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breathe

[breeth] / brið /


VERB
inspire action
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A Bronx jury found Omar Habib guilty of “unlawful methods of restraint,” a law that applies specifically to police officers and bars them from chokeholds that restrict a person’s ability to breathe.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Analysts expect Wednesday's data will give the US central bank room to breathe on the timing of potential rate hikes to curb inflation, with several Fed policymakers indicating the need for such a move.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

The heat can trigger this feeling of panic, making her feel "really isolated" and like she cannot breathe.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

The fossil also preserves features on Urokodia's legs that may have served as book gills, allowing the animal to breathe underwater.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

Then they’d rolled it in birch bark, pierced the bark a few times to let the fire breathe, and plugged the roll with beard-moss to keep it asleep.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

"We need to draw on the knowledge of the people who once worked here, those who understand how the saltwork breathes," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Funaro, who relies on a wheelchair and breathes with a ventilator, has taken the neighbors to court, his family spending thousands of dollars on a legal battle that has lasted two years and counting.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

Observe how the fabric breathes as she jogs.

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

The World Health Organization says 99% of the world population breathes in polluted air leading to seven million deaths a year.

From BBC Feb. 6, 2026

Imani breathes in and out, in and out, trying to get calm.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

At last, when Universal Studios began testing the ride this spring, Garner breathed a sigh of relief.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Investors breathed a sigh of relief at the data and pared their bets on a Fed rate hike this month, though analysts warned the latest US-Iran flare-up could complicate matters.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Deborah said her daughter did not just play for the badge, but "lived and breathed" for Sheffield United.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

Seacrest transformed the property in 2024, teaming up with architectural designer Silvia Nobili of Nobili Marques Arquitectura to carry out a significant renovation that breathed new life into the space.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

Instantly, Carmen felt calmer as she breathed in the smell of hay and horses and heard the loud nicker of hello from Rosie.

From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis

Tai chi, a gentle form of exercise based on gentle movements and breathing techniques, is another option.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

Rather than wake the person, Rubio said he kept watching for signs of breathing until the passenger finally stirred.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

It then reverses the process, turning the rust back into iron and breathing out oxygen to charge and discharge the battery.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

People become infected by breathing in the contaminated air or touching the infected surface and then touching their eyes, noses or mouths.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Rowan crept along behind Marlie, breathing in shallow gasps, making himself as thin and small as possible.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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