palsy
Example Sentences
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My brother, who has cerebral palsy and is developmentally disabled, is two years older than I am.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
Jack's cause of death was recorded at the time as deep vein thrombosis, cerebral palsy alongside epilepsy.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Jackson was hospitalized in November with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare and severe neurodegenerative condition.
From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026
Jackson, who had battled the neurodegenerative condition progressive supranuclear palsy for more than a decade, died at home surrounded by family.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
The dog’s teeth had not broken the boy’s skin, but his pant leg was torn, and he was trembling as if he had palsy.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
