But his efforts were rebuffed, a sign of the distrust that has produced a virtual paralysis in government and society.

The effect was a virtual paralysis to the legislature, and Wright was unable to make any significant accomplishments during his last two years in office.

These developments are the latest in a series of setbacks that appear to be leading the nation's nuclear weapon industry toward virtual paralysis.

The crisis resulted in the virtual paralysis of the KPNLAF on a temporary basis.

The whiff of mortality that finally lends the film some pathos also rescues it from virtual paralysis.

Yet the attacks are continuing, with police and politicians standing by in virtual paralysis.

Today's victory took Seles, whose ferocity in the 18-minute opening set induced virtual paralysis in Majoli, only 43 minutes.

I learned once that when people read, their eye movement varies dramatically, from virtual paralysis to more than 800 words a minute, depending on how easy or challenging the material.

Apparently intoxicated to the point of virtual paralysis, Delaney stood staring at his corner as Sharkey came across the ring.

We are nearly blue in the face using the term 'sustainable development' , given the virtual paralysis of the European Union in developing this concept worldwide.