breath

Example Sentences

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It was striking to see up close the master communicator on the verge of tears on several occasions - having to pause and take a breath to keep her demeanour.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

"I was on my hands and knees in my living room. It was a moment where I think every Arsenal supporter worldwide held their breath," said Kroenke.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“Despite the best medical care, his condition deteriorated,” Austin wrote, noting that Porter “took his last breath, peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Maybe that’s the reason why people from a variety of cities, states and countries want to take a breath.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

All I can do is look after my children and look after my animals, and I will do both, to my dying breath.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo