defenseless

Example Sentences

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He also noted that the co-optation of the justice system had left Guatemalans defenseless.

From Seattle Times

He has all that talent, greatness waiting to be unleashed, and while winning big in a championship match he’ll still waste time complaining to his supporters’ box, the chair umpire and even the defenseless ballfolks.

From Washington Post

Annihilation seeks the swift and decisive destruction of the enemy military forces that leaves their army and nation defenseless.

From Washington Post

"The four dogs mistook her for an interloper and killed her defenseless little self. I will miss her very badly."

From Salon

Additionally, the balloons and their strings can entangle aquatic creatures, so they can’t swim or move, leaving them defenseless and unable to feed themselves properly.

From Washington Post