paralysis
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From here, much of the novel dwells on Günter’s terror and paralysis as the Nazi Party wrests control of Germany.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Later, while the public was somewhat aware that President Franklin D Roosevelt lived with paralysis from polio, the White House downplayed his use of a wheelchair until his death in office in 1945.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
As a result, injuries to the brain or spinal cord often become permanent, leading to serious disabilities such as paralysis or loss of movement.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
By overcompensating for the sore back, he developed paralysis in the ulnar nerve in his right arm, limiting him to five appearances in his first minor league season.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
And fear worse than hunger, fear like a paralysis, inhibiting movement, fear so strong it was something they could feel and taste.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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