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Word: helplessly (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...respect he is the second most important man in the U.S. Government. If he were to fail totally, American society would be thrown into chaos, and the nation would soon stand helpless before its enemies. Ronald Reagan may not even know this man's name, since the two have met only a few times in conferences. Dan Rather would probably not recognize him if they shared a phone booth...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Presidency by Hugh Sidey: Send Him Your Checks | 4/23/1984 | See Source »

Twice, Princeton goalie Otey Marshall could only turn around and pull the ball back out of the twine as the well timed passes left him helpless and out of position...

Author: By Nick Wurf, | Title: Laxmen Stymie Princeton | 4/23/1984 | See Source »

However, with just 46 seconds left. Hawley dodged down a wing rolled back and beat helpless Bruin goalie Scott Lohan...

Author: By Nick Wurf, | Title: Harvard Lacrosse: A Pair of Big Brown Victories | 4/19/1984 | See Source »

...Right from the start they took control of the game," freshman guard Keith Webster said, "and they never let go. In my whole career I've never felt so helpless I've never played in a game where I couldn't control the tempo of the game--for good...

Author: By Jeffrey A. Zucker, | Title: Cornell Crushes Harvard's Ivy Hopes | 3/3/1984 | See Source »

...hungry and menacing after being embarrassed by the Huskies. The Crimson fresh from a 4-1 victory over Yale on Saturday at Bright was in no mood to save the Cardinals from their own ineptitude and vented a little of their Beanpot frustration at the expense of the rather helpless and hopeless hosts...

Author: By Nick Wurf, | Title: Icewomen Pluck and Stuff Cardinals, 14-0; Crimson Improves Overall Record to 11-7-1 | 2/22/1984 | See Source »

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