helpless

Example Sentences

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She said the duo were so helpless by this point that they did not even try to move when being lifted out and placed in a cardboard box.

From BBC

He made three consecutive threes to ignite a 15-0 surge that left Rolling Hills Prep helpless.

From Los Angeles Times

“I felt helpless when I heard this little girl. For me, to not feel helpless, I felt I should do this movie. Everything else seemed trivial.”

From Los Angeles Times

I am helpless before a well-appointed salad case.

From Salon

Dad avoids eye contact when he says this part, and I realize he feels as helpless as I do.

From Literature