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

Symptoms can include a desire to tune out for a spell, stick your head in an ice bucket, or find another way to numb the senses.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

When she found out about her cousin's death she was "numb... in complete shock", she told BBC London.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Her thoughts were as numb as her legs.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan