Sentence examples for powerless to secure from inspiring English sources

The prospect of large sums of ransom money appears to be their main motivation.The government, which hopes emissaries will persuade the kidnappers to begin talks, has appeared powerless to secure the release of the hostages.

Dexter Archbold had used his youth league football connections to secure the Dolphins practice time at the powerless Far Rockaway football field Thursday and Friday.

"First priority: to secure.

Twist to secure it.

Crease well to secure.

Tape it to secure.[1].

American policy asserts that Karzai's government should take the lead in negotiating with Taliban leaders, yet Karzai is powerless to offer the Taliban a secure place to negotiate.

Security is powerless to stop us.

I'm powerless to argue.

The government appeared powerless to halt them.

Powerless to prevent Pilar's goal.