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paralysis

[puh-ral-uh-sis] / pəˈræl ə sɪs /




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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

Neuralink is developing tiny computer chips that can be implanted in the human brain, with the stated goal of helping people with paralysis or neurological conditions communicate using only their thoughts.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

It disgusted me at first, but suddenly I realized the only way to overcome this paralysis was to outwit him.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes




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