paralysis
Example Sentences
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In serious cases, dogs could experience neurological issues like loss of coordination, paralysis and seizures.
From Los Angeles Times
Within days, American industries from defense to electric vehicles faced paralysis, and the chokehold affected several other critical sectors: semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, chemicals.
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.
One key to bracing for a potential layoff is overcoming the paralysis that tends to grip us when we sense trouble.
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