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in a way that shows no power or ability to act or protect oneself
- The child looked helplessly at the broken toy.
- She stood helplessly by as the argument escalated.
- The villagers watched helplessly while the floodwaters rose.
- He helplessly tried to stop the car from sliding on the ice.
- They waited helplessly for the rescue team to arrive.
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in a manner that is uncontrollable or unable to be restrained
- She laughed helplessly at the comedian's jokes.
- The puppy rolled helplessly on the floor after slipping.
- They cried helplessly when they heard the sad news.
- He shrugged helplessly when asked for an explanation.
- The team fell helplessly as the opposing side scored again.
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