paralysis

Example Sentences

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It is paid to victims of crime who have suffered severe life-changing injuries, including brain damage and paralysis.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

WTO reform has become more urgent with the prolonged paralysis of the organisation's dispute settlement system.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

His serious spinal injury was triggered by a fall in 2021, which required emergency surgery to prevent paralysis, his manager Theresa Fortier said in a statement at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

While the Gulf typically benefits from higher oil prices, the paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz has restricted sales and forced production cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Shortly after eating foliage coated with this toxin the larva suffers paralysis, stops feeding, and soon dies.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson