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paralysis

[puh-ral-uh-sis] / pəˈræl ə sɪs /




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You are also suffering from a very modern malady: decision paralysis.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

When oxygen levels are too low during early brain development, this protective layer can be damaged, which may lead to cerebral paralysis in newborns.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

At best, it’s a gateway to moral paralysis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

It is paid to victims of crime who have suffered severe life-changing injuries, including brain damage and paralysis.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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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