helpless
Example Sentences
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Years later, she testified against him, but rather than feeling empowered, she felt "oppressed and helpless" as she watched the man walk free under decades-old laws Hong Kong is now seeking to overhaul.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
He has stuck his neck out not only to draw attention to the crisis but to remind Americans that they are not helpless.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
Kendall says schools "often feel quite helpless" about managing heatwaves.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
With the goalkeeper blocked and an inswinging delivery, the slightest touch can leave the keeper completely helpless.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
It was cruel to desert the helpless sufferer, but they were desperate to get on to Troy, and with his bow and arrows he would at least never lack for food.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
