powerless

Example Sentences

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Within seconds, the vehicle was halted off the 60 Freeway exit at Country Village Road, and the suspect was left as powerless as a rodeo calf on its side.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

But at the same time, a prolonged shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz may scuttle an optimistic outlook, which central banks may be powerless to offset.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

New homeowners aren’t powerless, though — they just need to know how to fight back and plan for the future.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Officials have been powerless to prevent the stoppages happening.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

It’s a second home, this place where everyone speaks my language, and where those who might otherwise be powerless in real life can now be incredibly powerful.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu