paralyzed
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Feeling paralyzed, she thought about hiring someone to help her, even though she didn’t want to spend the money on a landscape designer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Maybe they do blame themselves, and are paralyzed by an unfounded shame.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Qatar exports virtually all of its helium via the Strait of Hormuz, the vital commodities superhighway paralyzed by the conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Without auto-investment options, savers can get overwhelmed and become paralyzed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
I am paralyzed by my inability to act, one way or the other.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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