How to Use Bell's palsy in a Sentence

Bell's palsy

noun
  • His son developed Bell's palsy, a sudden paralysis on one side of the face, but recovered quickly after a course of oral antibiotics.
    Bram Sable-Smith, NPR, 27 June 2026
  • His death follows the label icon's 2021 Bell's palsy diagnosis.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • Aside from the infection and Bell's palsy diagnosis, Davis had not publicly disclosed any other major health concerns.
    Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • The star has dealt with numerous injuries and illnesses over the years, including meniscus issues, multiple orbital bone fractures, Bell's palsy and more.
    Laura Fay, CBS News, 6 May 2026
  • His annual star-studded pre-Grammy Gala was postponed when he was diagnosed with Bell's palsy in 2021.
    Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • In 2021, his famed annual star-studded pre-Grammy Gala was postponed when he was diagnosed with Bell's palsy.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
  • Embiid has played through a number of injuries in his Sixers career, especially in the playoffs, where he's dealt with Bell's palsy, multiple orbital bone fractures, knee injuries and much more.
    Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In 2021, the music tycoon was diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a type of temporary facial paralysis, which forced him to postpone a portion of his annual pre-Grammys gala.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 June 2026
  • Davis had previously revealed that he was diagnosed with Bell's palsy in 2021, a condition that causes temporary facial paralysis and forced him to scale back portions of his annual pre-Grammy gala.
    Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 22 June 2026

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