numb

Example Sentences

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But in 2026, everything can be dramatized until we’re numb to the truth of what we’re seeing.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

"I feel a bit numb, a bit emotionless," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

That lasted until March, when the water was so cold, my face went numb and I started swallowing seawater because I couldn’t tell my mouth was open.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

My fingers feel numb as I unlock the door.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day