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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are impotent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing powerlessness or inability to act, often in a metaphorical or literal sense regarding individuals or groups.
Example: "In the face of such overwhelming evidence, the committee members felt they are impotent to effect any real change."
Alternatives: "are powerless" or "are ineffective".
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Citizens don't feel accountable and law enforcers are impotent.
And most importantly, because they speak a different dharma, their words are impotent.
The prophets, religious teachers, reformers, social and political leaders are impotent before it.
"We are impotent because we have an ineffective hierarchy -- ministry, legislators and regulator -- controlling aviation".
As nonexecutives, you also may be tempted to think you are impotent.
"When you are sick, you are tired, you are impotent," said George Bitti, 58.
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Then he is impotent.
And he's impotent".
The legislature is impotent.
Evil is impotent before it.
But monetary policy has not been impotent.
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