breath

Example Sentences

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They measured how much air the children can push out after a deep breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“For now, the market holds its breath, hoping for cooler heads to prevail in the Middle East,” writes Navellier Chief Investment Officer Louis Navellier.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Black wants those people who are now feeling the “fire in their bones” at the perceived widespread injustice being inflicted on the most vulnerable Americans to take a deep breath.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

There is an intake of breath from the crowd every time he gets the ball at Etihad Stadium.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Why?” he asks, turning toward me, and I feel his breath on my cheek.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith