Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, Salieri’s invisible seething paralyzes him, turning into the punishment he believes God inflicted on him.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

What if an earthquake paralyzes an entire region?

From Science Daily • Oct. 19, 2023

The fix here is pretty simple: return to the ophthalmologist’s chair for a “cycloplegic refraction,” which temporarily paralyzes those inner eye muscles so you can get an accurate prescription.

From Slate • Sep. 30, 2023

Meanwhile, your brain paralyzes the muscles in your arms and legs, preventing you from acting out your dreams, Dasgupta explained.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2023

“The longer you’re here, the less you notice it. There’s something in it that paralyzes your sense of smell.”

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer