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
Rambunctious children become expressionless, silent gawpers while under the spell of the tablets, against which Woody and pals are largely helpless to compete.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
I once openly cheered as Clark raced down the court, dribbled behind her back, skated past a helpless defender, and drained a three-pointer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
He lifts his hands, palms up, in a helpless gesture.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
