breath
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Bernard Yaros, lead US economist at Oxford Economics, said markets wanted more from Warsh, particularly on how he views the economic outlook, but that investors were not holding their breath for him to be forthcoming.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
The experience inspired him to learn other healing modalities, including breath work and sound meditation: the latter of which reignited his musical appreciation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Take a breath and get into a relaxed mindset.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The main test measured how much air a child could forcibly breathe out in one second after a big breath in.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
She toiled painfully up the railless stairs, stopping often for breath.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
He explains that instead of sweating, lions take deep breaths to expel moisture from their airways.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
And as Ma gasps her final breaths, she makes her smart little girl promise to never lose sight of her ultimate goal.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Did watching my son perform at his piano recital cause my breaths to get shallow?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
“We talk about the ability to slow the game down, to take deep breaths, to be able to enjoy the moment. It’s not on any one Bruin.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
If any one of them was still back at the farm, filling his or her lungs with deep breaths of fresh air, then I wouldn’t have to be standing here right now.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
