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.