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paralyze

[par-uh-lahyz] / ˈpær əˌlaɪz /


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But Taiwanese defense experts have taken away a different lesson: cheap equipment from a lesser military, such as dumb mines thrown in a strait, may just be enough to paralyze a superpower.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The Lewiatan Confederation, an NGO representing Polish entrepreneurs, argues the move "could paralyze the labour market".

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

The prospect of 40,000 drivers suddenly vanishing threatened to paralyze the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

The treatment uses a combination of suction and heat to destroy the sweat glands, rather than just paralyze them.

From Slate • Aug. 27, 2024

He felt he was casting a spell on the detested bird of prey that would paralyze its evil force.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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