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catching breath
verb as in take a short break
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She looked down at them with a catching breath, and for an instant the glitter was reflected in her eyes.
Her catching breath, her drawn and altered face were ominous of the end.
He drew a catching breath, and suddenly her lips were opening to his.
He drew a catching breath, full of relief, and remained in the shade.
She stopped, and the catching breath in her throat was almost a sob as she looked at Howland.
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On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to catch one's breath, such as: breathe, ease off, mellow out, recuperate, relax, and rest.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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