nearly paralyse

Frequency: 5.43.0 per million words

Synonymous with 'almost paralyse'.

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Examples (10)

  • The shock of the news nearly paralysed her with fear.
  • The heavy blizzard nearly paralysed the entire city's transport network.
  • A serious spinal injury nearly paralysed the young athlete.
  • The sudden cyberattack nearly paralysed the country's banking system.
  • She was nearly paralysed by the cold as she waited for the bus.
  • The massive strike nearly paralysed the manufacturing industry for weeks.
  • Seeing the snake nearly paralysed him where he stood.
  • Economic sanctions nearly paralysed the nation's trade capability.
  • The tragic accident nearly paralysed his left arm permanently.
  • Indecision nearly paralysed the committee during the crisis.