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breath

noun as in wind or something in the air

noun as in respite, break

Strongest match

Weak match

noun as in hint, suggestion

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Six weeks in, the pair sat in a hospital room holding their breath as a tiny heartbeat appeared on the screen, but later that day, Daisy began to bleed heavily.

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Individuals with low or borderline scores, particularly if they report no chest pain or shortness of breath, are frequently reassured and discharged without further evaluation.

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All in one breath, all in one month.

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But traders seemed to take a deep breath Wednesday.

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“I think everybody was holding their breath a little bit going, ‘Oh, I hope she doesn’t slip and crash into something,’ which I didn’t.

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