breathless
Example Sentences
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But the 23-year-old's lack of match fitness appeared to finally catch up with him in a high-octane encounter filled with breathless exchanges and astounding displays of athleticism.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Christopher and Anya’s adventures unspool at a breathless pace as they hop from island to island, dueling with pirates, trespassing among giants and competing in a deadly street race featuring some of Glimouria’s nastier creatures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
In a blink, she lands on the floor, breathless.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
It reminds me of how, recently, my younger sister — deep in the trials and tribulations of planning her wedding look — called me sounding breathless and almost conspiratorial.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
When he spoke again, he was not so vague and breathless; but he was still remembering back to the bad days, as before.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
