powerless

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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

He also said the organisation was "powerless to constrain the nuclear programme" of Tehran.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 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

“Well, it seems you’re not powerless here after all.”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor