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

A sharp intake of breath greeted the news that Brendan Fraser had agreed to play the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in the D-Day drama “Pressure.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Tinsley then took a deep breath and continued.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

"We put a squad together just to try and get out of this league. The lads have been absolutely brilliant, and the manager has been a breath of fresh air," Hodge told BBC Radio Humberside.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

She drew a deep breath and then let it out slowly.

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