Sentence examples for be powerless to from inspiring English sources

Its architects may be powerless to prevent its collapse.

And after 2014, Britain might be powerless to block it.

The election winner would then be powerless to rule England.

If it bursts, monetary policy is likely to be powerless to revive the economy.

Until viability calculations are published, councils will be powerless to stop this great housing con trick.

The home secretary would be powerless to intervene – it is crucial that this safeguard is maintained.

Even civilian politicians alarmed by the interplay of guns and politics say they may be powerless to resist it.

Were, say, Brazil to default on its debts, even Mr Greenspan would be powerless to stop market meltdown.

If he fails and Taiwan lets its identity erode, he said, the island will be powerless to ward off Beijing.

Both factions recognize that reality, but they seem to be powerless to do anything to change the status quo.

Convince a six-year-old to insult your target and the law will be powerless to help them.