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How to pronounce powerless in American English
“powerless” pronunciation by American speakers
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“powerless” in real sentences — American speakers
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were voiceless and powerless.
The Obama White House
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quite frankly powerless against this.
Federal Reserve
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rich, the powerless as well as the powerful.
Dept of Justice
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