paralyzing

Example Sentences

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Millions of Americans were facing dangerously cold temperatures Monday in the wake of a massive winter storm that whipped snow and ice across the country, knocking out power and paralyzing transportation.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

One of the lawsuits that Lu filed in Mauritius prompted a court there to freeze Afrinic’s bank accounts in July 2021, effectively paralyzing the organization and eventually sending it into receivership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

The warbling never improved, but it was heartening to see someone get over their paralyzing self-consciousness.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025

The two sides had agreed to put further tariff increases on hold until later in the year after months of negotiations and an earlier escalation that raised tariffs on China to 145%, paralyzing trade.

From Barron's • Sep. 30, 2025

I was jacked up on adrenaline, unsure of what to do next, overcome by a paralyzing mixture of fear and rage.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline