impotent
Example Sentences
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In statistical terms, they were two of the most impotent attacking displays by any Premier League team this season.
From BBC
“It made me angry, but I felt so impotent because, well, what do I do?”
From Los Angeles Times
Its purpose was to care for "twelve poor feeble and impotent old men and four old women" who were looked after by a housewife responsible for cooking, cleaning, and general care.
From BBC
They look even better when you factor in that only two of those games have been at home - with a previously impotent and misfiring team putting eight goals past Falkirk and Kilmarnock.
From BBC
Rangers were a muddle of impotent passing for passing's sake under predecessor Russell Martin - but Rohl's messaging appears more pragmatic.
From BBC
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