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breathe

[breeth] / brið /


VERB
inspire action
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As she took a moment to breathe, staring out at the blue wall, center fielder Jolyna Lamar nodded her head three times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

At times, it’s a discombobulating experience, and the film would surely benefit from giving its ideas more space to breathe.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

After all, the plaintiffs in Callais were themselves private enforcers of the VRA, and the court didn’t breathe a word about their claims being foreclosed on that ground.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

He revealed he had taken breaks from the legal fight, which he said allowed him to "breathe more freely".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“Legend,” she says, and I breathe a sigh of relief.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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