paralyze
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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
The prospect of 40,000 drivers suddenly vanishing threatened to paralyze the city.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
“The goal of the law is to inform agency decision-making, not to paralyze it,” Kavanaugh said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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
I ran to help her, but the serpent had already zeroed in on the new threat Even with only one eye, its glare was enough to paralyze two chariot drivers.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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