Examples of 'could do nothing' in a sentence
Meaning of "could do nothing"
could do nothing: This phrase indicates a sense of helplessness or inability to take action or make a difference in a particular situation. It often conveys frustration, resignation, or limitations in one's ability to influence or change the outcome
How to use "could do nothing" in a sentence
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could do nothing
The girl could do nothing but watch.
Levin felt guilty but could do nothing.
You could do nothing more for him.
The king himself could do nothing here.
They could do nothing but drink blood.
She cried but she could do nothing.
Lubim could do nothing but sit down.
The men on the log could do nothing.
They could do nothing against the invaders.
My helpless mother could do nothing but pray.
I could do nothing with her all day.
These poor souls could do nothing without me.
I could do nothing for her that day.
Without them they could do nothing whatsoever.
We could do nothing but protest about this.
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And the angels could do nothing more.
She could do nothing but stare terrified.
He finally became so weak that he could do nothing.
The doctor could do nothing for him.
Could do nothing to help me to make you marry me.
The soldiers could do nothing until spring.
Of couse we were so taken by surprise we could do nothing.
The boys could do nothing but watch.
As he stated in another letter he could do nothing by himself.
But he could do nothing for the winner.
These were things that he could do nothing about.
The girl could do nothing to that effect.
Lanza was dying and she could do nothing.
They could do nothing for the occupants.
I was four feet away and could do nothing.
Willi could do nothing to change his appearance.
And the doctor could do nothing.
She could do nothing but try it out.
The boy alone could do nothing.
Shin could do nothing but smile wryly.
In the darkness we could do nothing more.
Satam could do nothing to reverse this decree.
Doctor after doctor could do nothing for him.
They could do nothing for their baby.
The young man could do nothing.
I could do nothing for those in great need.
He knew it and could do nothing about it.
I could do nothing but go along with them.
The emperor as yet could do nothing but complain.
I could do nothing but be there for him.
And the woodcutter could do nothing but stay.
They could do nothing until he harmed me physically.
And yet she could do nothing.
He could do nothing but sit and listen.
His compatriots could do nothing about it.
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