paralysis
Example Sentences
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You are also suffering from a very modern malady: decision paralysis.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
It affects a person years after a measles infection, often starting with mobility issues and progressing to paralysis.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
At best, it’s a gateway to moral paralysis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 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
The result was a complete paralysis, only broken when Ricky said his name.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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