paralysis
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It sounds like your niece is experiencing decision paralysis around her finances, housing, and lifestyle.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
While distrust of the UN is often illustrated by the Security Council's paralysis on many pressing issues, she acknowledged that she had no "magic formula" to change things.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
My vocal cords were mostly moving as they should be, ruling out vocal cord paralysis or other pathologies.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
It affects a person years after a measles infection, often starting with mobility issues and progressing to paralysis.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
When pressed to explain the discrepancy between his hypothetical antislavery position and his actual dedication to self-imposed paralysis, he tended to offer several different answers.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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