as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
the salesman changed his palsy attitude when he realized that I wasn't buying
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as in paralysis
complete or partial loss of physical function (as motion or sensation) in a part of the body
palsy can sometimes be caused by a brain injury
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Recent Examples of palsy
Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2023
But those who develop symptoms such as facial palsy, swollen joints, or arthritis as a result of longer term infections may produce enough immunity to protect to some extent against additional infections.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 Aug. 2023
Alexandra Banner, CNN, 26 July 2024
That can lead to headaches and neck stiffness, facial palsy, arthritis, heart palpitations, dizziness, and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 4 July 2024
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Adjective
Like 50 Cent before him, Conway the Machine has an origin story worthy of a gangsta rap superhero: a 2012 shooting that left him with Bell’s palsy, facial paralysis, a slur and a new sense of purpose.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2023
But those who develop symptoms such as facial palsy, swollen joints, or arthritis as a result of longer term infections may produce enough immunity to protect to some extent against additional infections.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 Aug. 2023
Noun
Wexton is battling progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP, which has affected her voice and range of movement.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 26 July 2024
That can lead to headaches and neck stiffness, facial palsy, arthritis, heart palpitations, dizziness, and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 4 July 2024
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Aim for a warm shower with warm water to reach a happy medium.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Anderson shelters, which were constructed in house’s gardens and backyards, were so cold and damp that some opted to stay inside in their warm beds during air raids.Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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But if temporary paralysis would suffice, Monsó asks, why does the possum bother with its far more elaborate display?Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Post Post Share Save Buy Copies Print Talk to a group of business strategists today, and many will tell you that their organizations are in a state of decision paralysis, overwhelmed by the implications of several of rapidly developing trends — AI, IoT, digitization, and 3D printing to name a few.Kaihan Krippendorff Robert C. Wolcott, Harvard Business Review, 23 Oct. 2024
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United-Guardian continues to focus on developing new products using natural and environmentally friendly raw materials to meet the demand for 'green' and sustainable products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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These include their nocturnal lifestyle and their strong odor. Smart and friendly, the world’s largest rodent (weighing more than 100 pounds) is social and gentle.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Jonathan and his team were all very, very, very gracious.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Lucas Oil tweeted a video of the large, inflatable bracelet being hung while thanking their BFF Caesars Dome for the gracious gift.Kurtcia Collazo, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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The company is also holding dinners featuring local chefs who incorporate cacao into their meals, a day of merry crafts-making and a festive holiday market with chocolatiers and foragers, among other chocolate-centric things.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Krampus Nacht attendees will have the opportunity to drink, be merry and throw axes in a series of challenges—after some practice with a professional.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
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But for a squirrel to become as affectionate and loving as Peanut is very rare, Tindal said.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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This little lap dog is incredibly friendly and affectionate with humans.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palsy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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