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paralyze

[par-uh-lahyz] / ˈpær əˌlaɪz /


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The Lewiatan Confederation, an NGO representing Polish entrepreneurs, argues the move "could paralyze the labour market".

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

A severe conflict may paralyze the business and destroy morale among employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Good team, great fans, best ballpark in Southern California – but is an ownership dispute going to paralyze the franchise?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2025

It can feel exhausting to think about what can happen in the next four years, and it’s important that we take a minute to acknowledge these emotions, but we cannot let them paralyze us.

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2024

So why did that thought paralyze me with fear?

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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