have paralyzed
- present perfect of paralyze.
Example Sentences
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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
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