helplessly
- a word derived from helpless.
Example Sentences
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Intel, as investors are painfully aware, has watched helplessly as other tech companies racked up huge gains.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
And yet, every time, Lucy yanked the ball away at the last moment, leaving Charlie Brown flying helplessly through the air.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 3, 2026
When troublemaker Arlene moves in across the street to live with her father, Maria falls helplessly under her corrupting influence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
All they could do was watch helplessly as Italy and Mexico squared off in a matchup that would determine their fate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
Zeke saw it too late to say anything, and he watched, helplessly, as Miel’s left foot caught it.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
