paralyzing
Example Sentences
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This fork in the road looms but so, let’s admit, does the possibility of society becoming tangled up in legally paralyzing questions of machine sentience, pushed by certain avid humans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Paz is facing paralyzing country-wide protests and calls for his resignation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
Millions of Americans were facing dangerously cold temperatures Monday in the wake of a massive winter storm that whipped snow and ice across the country, knocking out power and paralyzing transportation.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
“They will only be afraid of these protests if they last a long time and lots of people participate, paralyzing the country,” said Ákos Hadházy, an independent parliament member from Budapest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
It’s something all bar and bat mitzvah kids share: a paralyzing fear of making a fool out of yourself in front of everybody you know and quite a few that you don’t.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
