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impotent

[im-puh-tuhnt] / ˈɪm pə tənt /


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“It made me angry, but I felt so impotent because, well, what do I do?”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Rendered impotent by domestication, she’ll do anything to influence human events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

Their return to the second-tier competition was initially an impotent one, but the introduction of goalscorer Kelechi Iheanacho ignited their play and provided what Rodgers called "a great platform" of a first point.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

This impotent rage factor is important for understanding what's happening in Los Angeles.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025

He paused, beaming, and I could just tell he was getting ready to lay some impotent elfin wisdom upon me.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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