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  • noun Plural form of paralyzis.
  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of paralyze.

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Examples

  • The phrase most news agencies use when describing a big storm is that it "paralyzes" an area, and for once it's not that hyperbolic.

    HolyCoast.com Rick Moore 2010

  • "When stocks get a little extended it kind of paralyzes the bulls a bit," Binger said.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010

  • "When stocks get a little extended it kind of paralyzes the bulls a bit," Binger said.

    Latest Headlines - ABC 7 News 2010

  • Christopher Skyi: Of interest: New study finds the flu virus 'paralyzes' immune system "A study coming out of Children's Hospital of Philadelph ia, Pennsylvan ia, has found that the influe ... b-psycho: If it's the kind of place that lets you pick the specific kind of mustard, WTF was he supposed to do?

    Liberal Values 2009

  • Christopher Skyi: Of interest: New study finds the flu virus 'paralyzes' immune system "A study coming out of Children's Hospital of Philadelph ia, Pennsylvan ia, has found that the influe ... b-psycho: If it's the kind of place that lets you pick the specific kind of mustard, WTF was he supposed to do?

    Liberal Values 2009

  • Worse, the power of special interests paralyzes lawmaking.

    The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

  • Worse, the power of special interests paralyzes lawmaking.

    The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

  • Worse, the power of special interests paralyzes lawmaking.

    The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010

  • Olga (Jessica Hecht), Irina (Juliet Rylance) and Masha (Maggie Gyllenhaal) are desperate to return to the city; what paralyzes them is somewhat unclear.

    Fern Siegel: Stage Door: Three Sisters Fern Siegel 2011

  • Olga (Jessica Hecht), Irina (Juliet Rylance) and Masha (Maggie Gyllenhaal) are desperate to return to the city; what paralyzes them is somewhat unclear.

    Fern Siegel: Stage Door: Three Sisters Fern Siegel 2011

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