1.   As a result, many boards are virtually paralyzed by uncertainty about just what their role should be.

2.   So the wisest course seems to be to keep an eye on the general direction of tax policy but avoid being paralyzed by uncertainty.

3.   Many exporters, he said, were also paralyzed by uncertainty and did not dare invest in expanded capacity for fear of high interest rates and uncertain market prospects.

4.   The political uncertainty had paralyzed government.

5.   The political uncertainty has paralyzed government and left business leaders worried about whether politicians would keep promises to open up the economy.

6.   The political uncertainty had paralyzed government and worried business leaders.