Sentence examples for sheer helplessness from inspiring English sources

Trying to rejuvenate the dishevelled back garden, Helen planted a row of forget-me-nots, in the hope that the sheer helplessness and aching vulnerability of the tiny periwinkle blooms would protect the charming cover from harm.

As the camera froze on the senator's widow, Victoria, struggling to keep her composure, Mr. Obama said, "He never forgot the sheer terror and helplessness that any parent feels when a child is badly sick; and he was able to imagine what it must be like for those without insurance".

He never forgot the sheer terror and helplessness that any parent feels when a child is badly sick; and he was able to imagine what it must be like for those without insurance; what it would be like to have to say to a wife or a child or an aging parent there is something that could make you better, but I just can't afford it.

The helplessness.

Sheer fear, sheer terror.

"It produced helplessness.

Helplessness may exacerbate claustrophobia.

Sheer illusion.