paralysis
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You are also suffering from a very modern malady: decision paralysis.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Bieber cancelled his world tour after revealing he was suffering from facial paralysis, after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome - a complication from contracting shingles - in 2022.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Symptoms often include seizures, muscle weakness, paralysis, and delayed development.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
Gulf infrastructure damage and logistical paralysis are now set to postpone these plans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
A loud creak makes my heart stutter, but after a minute of paralysis, I realize the sound is just the trellis groaning under my weight.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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