remain powerless
Frequency: 6.52.9 per million words
Indicates the continuation of a state of powerlessness.
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Examples (10)
- The small island nation continued to remain powerless against the encroaching tides.
- Despite their fervent protests, the citizens felt they would remain powerless in the face of the government's decision.
- For years, the victims of the scandal had to remain powerless, unable to seek justice.
- She vowed not to remain powerless and started organizing local resistance.
- Without significant external aid, the war-torn region will remain powerless to rebuild.
- He realized he would remain powerless if he didn't learn to speak up for himself.
- The jury watched, compelled to remain powerless as the judge delivered the verdict.
- Even with all their resources, the company seemed to remain powerless against the market forces.
- Many feel they remain powerless to influence global climate change policies.
- Throughout the long negotiation, the smaller party had to remain powerless in setting the terms.