Sheikh Mujibur Rahman then launched civil disobedience movement which effectively paralyzed the state machinery of East.

The LFO effectively paralyzed the state parliament for over a year, which Musharraf succumbed to his parliamentary opponents to reach a concession on December 2003.

While in REM sleep, the human body secretes chemicals which effectively paralyze its limbs, preventing them from acting out the brain's unconscious dreams.

Dr. Hamer responded that he would continue to withhold his support from Harold O. Levy, the interim chancellor, effectively paralyzing Mr. Levy's candidacy.

This meant that once the Spaniards held the emperor hostage, they effectively paralyzed the empires' forces for a time.

Rivalry between Ousmane and Amadou effectively paralyzed the government, and Maïnassara seized power on January 27, 1996, pointing to the difficult political situation as justification.

It was vetoed by the county executive, Steve Levy, but his veto was overridden, and the law effectively paralyzed the agency, said Anne Riordan, its chairwoman.

Drugs were injected that numbed his muscle control, effectively paralyzing any body movement.

That apparently means one man can effectively paralyze the council.

Then the Serbian member, Momcilo Krajisnik, boycotted the Presidency, effectively paralyzing it.