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

Sidewalks and streets could get long-awaited upgrades, but don’t hold your breath.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The “figures” here—square steel tubes that have been bent into ruffles and impossible-seeming joints—lean against supports, trying to catch their breath.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Little Britches’s breath was still coming in sobs.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck