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breathing

[bree-thing] / ˈbri ðɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
respiring
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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

Once the sedation took effect the team had one minute to free him before there was serious risk of breathing difficulties.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The acquisition aligns with Biogen’s focus on breathing life into its burgeoning growth portfolio, with a particular focus here on immunology and rare disease.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“I’ve got a 9-year-old and a 5-year-old, so I’m living and breathing it, too,” she said of the fight to keep kids off the apps.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

But if breathing could make people happy, shouldn’t everyone be happy, because everyone breathed?

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman