All joined in the chorus, while Phil sat down helplessly, unable to say a word.

Now he sat helplessly, kept by a piece of metal from returning the favor.

That poor client is going to have to sit there helplessly and watch while Henry does terrible things to his 'wife'.

Robin could only sit back in her chair and watch helplessly.

"Then we sit helplessly by and watch two brave men die."

Openmouthed, Shar sat helplessly, confused as to what he should say or do.

Dasein found himself sitting helplessly on the floor as the door burst open.

Alex could only stare at the divine visitor sitting helplessly on the floor.

Outside, Joe, sitting helplessly on the ground, was using his own radio to call for help.

To sit helplessly by while the woman he loved waged her own silent battle.