numb
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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
"We cannot allow ourselves to become numb to these figures. Behind every single one of them is a family who is struggling to get a roof over their heads."
From BBC • May 28, 2026
We’ve built a world that can numb discomfort instantly, and we’re surprised we feel less alive.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
There we joined the occupants of other barracks—some 35,000 at that time—stretching out of sight in the pale glow of the street lamps, feet growing numb on the cold cinder ground.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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