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have paralyzed

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The widespread arrests have paralyzed parts of the city where high numbers of immigrants work, such as the Flower District downtown.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2025

Crippling power cuts and medicine shortages have paralyzed much of public life.

From Seattle Times Mar. 5, 2023

During the past week, social and economic protests have paralyzed ground transportation in the Central American country.

From Washington Times Jul. 16, 2022

Coronavirus lockdowns have paralyzed much of China’s fleet in recent days, especially in and around Shanghai.

From New York Times May 3, 2022

“Forgive me, I wonder if I have paralyzed you?”

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver