numb

Example Sentences

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“I mean, for people to say, ‘I can’t watch the news, I’m numb, I’m overwhelmed, I have to tune out,’ is so much privilege talking, because they can tune out, because they’re safe,” Constantino said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

A community in Londonderry has been left "numb" and "in shock" following the deaths of two young friends in a crash across the border in Donegal, according to a grief counsellor.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 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

Her legs were numb, and the cold was creeping up her body.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack