be out of breath

Example Sentences

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I don't feel myself, I can't do anything and it is not normal for me to be out of breath all of the time'.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

“I’m locked in right now but to do it on this hole is unbelievable, wow … I’ll be out of breath for the rest of the day, for good reason though.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2023

She will sigh and she will gasp but there's no need for her to be out of breath ever.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2017

Moments later, on national television, Rather apologized to CBS anchorman Walter Cronkite: “I’m sorry to be out of breath, Walter, but somebody belted me in the stomach.”

From The Guardian • Mar. 13, 2016

I’ll be out of breath if I say too much.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson