powerless

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"According to the Quebec government's logic, even in such cases, the courts would not only be powerless but also bound to silence."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

All those moving parts for a player who only made it onto the park as a sub fielder while Australia were still mathematically alive, with Smith powerless to stop Sri Lanka and Pathum Nissanka's charge.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Outside of a single playoff victory 15 years ago, the Jets were powerless to stop the Belichick and Brady dynasty that produced six Super Bowl wins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Spurs boss Frank is under intense pressure just months into his reign at the London club, seemingly powerless to halt a slide down the table.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

I felt so angry and powerless that I started crying and couldn’t seem to stop.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles