paralysis

Example Sentences

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A storm that might once have caused minor inconvenience now brings the system close to paralysis.

From Salon

Argentina’s fragmented Congress typically wields strong leverage over presidents who lack a majority, forcing them to negotiate constantly with provincial power brokers to avoid paralysis.

From The Wall Street Journal

One key to bracing for a potential layoff is overcoming the paralysis that tends to grip us when we sense trouble.

From The Wall Street Journal

This situation is causing a kind of paralysis throughout the party.

From Salon

But his condition brings weakness to his muscles and eventually paralysis as it works up his body.

From BBC