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complete or partial loss of physical function (as motion or sensation) in a part of the body
the car accident left one athlete with paralysis from the waist down
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Recent Examples of paralysis
Polio can lead to severe paralysis, disability and death, the CDC notes.
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Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
An operation in 1920 to treat his epilepsy led to partial paralysis in both of his legs.
—Abby Wilson, theweek, 13 Dec. 2024
When tragedy ultimately strikes, paralysis is the commonality between each character, and the outlook for intermarried social warfare is decidedly grim.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
The fear of job losses, combined with an uncertain future, can lead to anxiety and a sense of paralysis.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
An operation in 1920 to treat his epilepsy led to partial paralysis in both of his legs.
—Abby Wilson, theweek, 13 Dec. 2024
When tragedy ultimately strikes, paralysis is the commonality between each character, and the outlook for intermarried social warfare is decidedly grim.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
The fear of job losses, combined with an uncertain future, can lead to anxiety and a sense of paralysis.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for paralysis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paralysis
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For service animals assisting people with disabilities, dogs are often permitted to accompany their owner in the cabin without a carrier, though documentation is required.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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How line managers support employees living with disabilities is essential and sets the tone.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The company recorded an impairment charge of $15,678 related to certain patent applications.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
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The sheriff's office said no impairment is suspected and all parties are cooperating with law enforcement.Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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Embiid, though, was still battling injury throughout that series, which included Bell’s palsy.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
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No serious side effects were reported during the trial period, but once the vaccine was released, Swiss officials saw a concerning uptick in cases of Bell’s palsy, a disease that causes weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, often leading to a drooping or disfigured face.Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
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The biggest risks to the expansion are high inflation and global economic weakness, with a tie for third between the incoming administration’s fiscal policies and the size of the U.S. deficit.Steve Liesman, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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Altman’s OpenAI has different strengths and weaknesses.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Paralysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paralysis. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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