paralytic

Example Sentences

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What if new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron is brilliant when designing the first 15 plays of the game but paralytic when forced to go on the fly?

From Seattle Times

In addition to the kids wearing braces and on crutches, there were scores of us who had not suffered paralytic effects but who had missed school and did massive amounts of physical therapy.

From Seattle Times

A judge blocked the first date after deciding that use of the paralytic might cause painful suffocation while Dozier was aware but unable to move.

From Washington Times

Some of the children were given alcohol before being abused, including one who felt "almost paralytic", the court was told.

From BBC

Zuñiga fell asleep almost instantly, avoiding one of the very rare but terrifying moments a human can experience: having the paralytic hit while they are still awake.

From Los Angeles Times