breathless

Example Sentences

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Last week came breathless headlines warning that the U.S. is on the brink of a recession from surging oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

When it’s all said and done, and the headphones have lost their charge, there’s nothing more for “Undertone” to do, no ace in the hole final punch to leave viewers breathless.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

One of the first patients taking part in the trial is 83-year-old Peter Littlefield from Portsmouth, who was diagnosed after getting breathless and developing a cough.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Indeed, it was a noble effort, albeit one that meant little by the time Arenas collapsed into the bench, breathless, midway through the first half Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Karli was breathless now, stumbling ever more often, wheezing and coughing almost constantly.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo