paralyze
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But Taiwanese defense experts have taken away a different lesson: cheap equipment from a lesser military, such as dumb mines thrown in a strait, may just be enough to paralyze a superpower.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
The Lewiatan Confederation, an NGO representing Polish entrepreneurs, argues the move "could paralyze the labour market".
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
The prospect of 40,000 drivers suddenly vanishing threatened to paralyze the city.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
I showed up at the restaurant in a party dress, heels and a big smile, trying not to let memories of finding a table in the school cafeteria paralyze me.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2025
He felt he was casting a spell on the detested bird of prey that would paralyze its evil force.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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