numb

Example Sentences

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All I needed was to numb myself to my surroundings and get on with my work.

From Literature

Panic and horror and misery had taken hold of her, but her numb lips formed words, tried to keep him talking.

From Literature

"I was just numb, it was almost as if it wasn't real," Malcolm said.

From BBC

I flick it back and forth until it moves from numb to pins and needles, then I peek through the blinds to see if Mom is here.

From Literature

"My hands, my fingers, they go numb," she said, slowly unclenching her fists.

From Barron's