numb

Example Sentences

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I felt like I was an extra in a BritBox drama and I couldn’t stop taking photos despite my numb fingers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“I mean, for people to say, ‘I can’t watch the news, I’m numb, I’m overwhelmed, I have to tune out,’ is so much privilege talking, because they can tune out, because they’re safe,” Constantino said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

"My hands, my fingers, they go numb," she said, slowly unclenching her fists.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

When she found out about her cousin's death she was "numb... in complete shock", she told BBC London.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

It was, indeed, bitterly cold, so cold that Rowan's flesh first stung and then grew numb.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda