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paralyze

[par-uh-lahyz] / ˈpær əˌlaɪz /


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With Gaza's economy nearly paralyzed, education is expected to rely on foreign aid for the foreseeable future.

From Science Daily

Carol wants to save humanity, yet her angry outbursts can paralyze the entire planet with pain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their paralyzing fear of Carol’s ire is empowering, pathetic and hilarious.

From Los Angeles Times

Everything seems paralyzed, as if we’re all waiting for the next shoe to drop.

From Salon

Even if the U.S. doesn’t regularly seize more tankers, the threat has already paralyzed tanker traffic in and out of Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal