palsied

Example Sentences

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In his first annual message to Congress, John Quincy Adams, among the most experienced and intellectually formidable presidents, warned leaders against giving the impression that “we are palsied by the will of our constituents.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2017

In front of a billion or so viewers, Witz was palsied with pleasure.

From Time • Mar. 3, 2014

On the spot, they decide to liberate Claude from the company of the palsied, demented, and wheelchair bound.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2013

Clutching its credit card in hands palsied with anticipation, Lost in Showbiz catches its breath long enough to advise: don't all subscribe at once, you'll crash their server!

From The Guardian • Jan. 6, 2011

An old priest, palsied, walking with a cane of ash.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner