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How to pronounce helplessly
“helplessly” pronunciation in American and British English
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“helplessly” in real sentences
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Her parents watched helplessly.
RNZ
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helplessly while the structure swayed.
PBS NewsHour
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I walked away quite helplessly.
TED
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of just waiting helplessly for the midterms?
The Atlantic
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