numb
Example Sentences
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"I really have gone numb," fitness trainer Elaheh from Ahvaz told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The uncertainty is weighing on everyday Iranians too, with fitness trainer Elaheh from Ahvaz telling AFP: "I really have gone numb."
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
“I usually feel numb, like a doctor, but sometimes it’s impossible.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Naomi, 34, said she spent much of lockdown feeling "completely numb".
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
My feet and hands were completely numb with cold, but I didn’t bother trying to warm them up.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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