paralysis
Example Sentences
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One key to bracing for a potential layoff is overcoming the paralysis that tends to grip us when we sense trouble.
This situation is causing a kind of paralysis throughout the party.
From Salon
But his condition brings weakness to his muscles and eventually paralysis as it works up his body.
From BBC
"This high-resolution, high-data-throughput device has the potential to revolutionize the management of neurological conditions from epilepsy to paralysis," he says.
From Science Daily
Exposure to this element can lead to serious heart and nervous system issues, including arrhythmias and paralysis.
From Science Daily
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