powerless
Example Sentences
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Lamy said they were probably "powerless" and did not know what to do.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
But things aren’t hopeless, and we’re not powerless.
From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026
Chronologically speaking, this is the first time in Elle’s life that her rosy outlook and zealous reverence for Cosmopolitan are powerless to melt the Seattle freeze.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
But Chishti, of the Migration Policy Institute, said in reality, “Congress can’t do anything — it was left powerless by the Supreme Court.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Ultima sat by me, powerless in the face of death.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
