breath

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I have to stay on the flimflammery, if that’s a legal word, of Todd Blanche for one more beat, because I have to say the latest motion in the ballroom lawsuit took my breath away.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

"I'm slightly better now, but I'm still struggling to breathe normally... It's like I'm always catching my breath," he said, adding he hoped the fire would "be extinguished soon".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

There can be moments of high jeopardy in Parliament when Westminster holds its breath to await the outcome of a crucial debate that could determine a government's future.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Symptoms of a severe condition include fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and a fluttering heartbeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Ell leans in, voice soft, breath smelling of mint.

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