largely powerless
Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words
Indicates being powerless for the most part, but not completely.
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- The local council was largely powerless to stop the large development project.
- In the face of the economic crisis, many citizens felt largely powerless.
- Environmental activists are often largely powerless against corporate interests.
- Historically, peasants were largely powerless against the feudal lords.
- She realized her efforts were largely powerless to change his mind.
- The small nation found itself largely powerless in international negotiations.
- Although they protested, the students were largely powerless to alter the university's decision.
- The regulatory body is largely powerless without stronger legislative backing.
- Facing such a powerful opponent, the defense team felt largely powerless.
- Even with good intentions, an individual can be largely powerless against systemic issues.