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breathing

[bree-thing] / ˈbri ðɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
respiring
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Breathing problems, heart problems, allergies, respiratory cancers — MDs realized smog had a heavy hand in them all.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"Breathing in the night sky is something totally different: Cool, cold, fresh and pure - like drinking water from a well."

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Breathing exercises and inspiratory-muscle training have also been shown to boost heart and lung fitness.

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026

Breathing isn’t just a pause — it’s a boundary.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2025

Breathing heavily, Jay and DeShon lie flat-back on the bank.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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