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respiratory

[res-per-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, ri-spahyuhr-uh-] / ˈrɛs pər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, rɪˈspaɪər ə- /
ADJECTIVE
breathing
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Example Sentences

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Schuba keeps a mental list of the friends and family members who suffer from cancer, respiratory issues and other diseases and wonders if these health problems are linked to the emissions.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The WHO's "top priority" remains treating the two crew members - of Dutch and British nationality - who were on board with respiratory symptoms, Van Kerkhove said.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

CDC officials said 38% of people who develop respiratory symptoms may die from the disease.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Two crew members, one British and one Dutch, have acute respiratory symptoms: one mild and one severe.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“It was a typical ards picture—acute respiratory distress syndrome— like early pneumonia,” Dr. Silverstein said.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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