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breathing

[bree-thing] / ˈbri ðɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
respiring
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The cease-fire has American farmers breathing a sigh of relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Such reactions can range from responses with “no clinical manifestations” to irritating rashes to life-threatening conditions such as anaphylactic shock, which constricts breathing and impairs motor function.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

"It's a real problem for the elderly. You have to wear a mask the entire time you're breathing this air," she told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

During the process, the insertion of a breathing tube damaged his vocal cords, leaving him questioning whether he would ever be able to sing again, he told The Times in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I don’t do much breathing, so it’s a good thing it’s only a few minutes’ walk, or I might have passed out.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam