powerless

Example Sentences

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Iran is being pounded by two powers whose aircraft it is powerless to stop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"According to the Quebec government's logic, even in such cases, the courts would not only be powerless but also bound to silence."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Despite this massive balancing act and all the US's might, some argue that Rodríguez is not as powerless against Trump as it might first appear.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Spurs boss Frank is under intense pressure just months into his reign at the London club, seemingly powerless to halt a slide down the table.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Couldn’t do anything but cower with Wolf in the hollow, knowing he was too close to the gap -just two paces away -yet powerless to move.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver