Sentence examples for may be helpless from inspiring English sources

Defenders of guardianship say the legal system is there to protect and care for people with mental disabilities, who may be helpless on their own.

If Rangers make a valid case for his boardroom influence though, there is a feeling that the SFA may be helpless to stand in his way.

Bannon may have violated his agreement, but it appears that Trump may be helpless to do anything about it.

Some hatch as apparently miniature adults (direct development), and in some cases, such as silverfish, the hatchlings do not feed and may be helpless until after their first moult.

Without the assistance of the copyright owner, the subject may be as helpless to hold back the tide of internet hits and re-publications as was King Canute against the waves.

But if he doesn't also think ahead to what comes next, the patient may be left helpless.

Mr. Thicke, no matter how ludicrous a suit he may choose to wear, will be helpless to overcome her.

America, don't be helpless.

We wish to be helpless.

Advertisers may be miffed, but they are helpless.

It seems clear to me now that the decision to attack Iraq was taken some time ago and you, even as F.B.I. director, may be little more than a helpless bystander.