Warrington eventually became separated from the others and found himself at the mercy of five Comanche warriors.
A science writer who doesn't have a degree in some scientific discipline can sometimes find himself at the mercy of his sources.
They find themselves at the mercy of a former Foreign Legion instructor.
Wounded men and prisoners could still have much to fear if they found themselves at the mercy of their opponents.
Proving more successful than she had wished, the nurse soon finds herself at the mercy of the aroused commander.
"As a push athlete, you find yourself at the mercy of someone else's decision."
Peter finds himself at the mercy of the title character, the only person willing to fix a propeller on a Sunday.
If caught in the act, body snatchers could find themselves at the mercy of the local population.
The lucky ones who get in often find themselves at the mercy of unscrupulous employers, and alienated from society.
When a population finds itself at the mercy of a murderous leader, this is a fundamental issue.