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impotent

[im-puh-tuhnt] / ˈɪm pə tənt /


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Otherwise you’re just railing in impotent fury at the companies frying the planet.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

The goalkeeper watched as it dropped in, as impotent in the moment as any of the visiting support.

From BBC May 10, 2026

Rendered impotent by domestication, she’ll do anything to influence human events.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 28, 2025

This impotent rage factor is important for understanding what's happening in Los Angeles.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2025

“Hey!” yells a teacher, but it’s an incompetent, impotent protest.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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