breathe

Example Sentences

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“The ceasefire gives the world a moment to breathe and take stock of events. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that everything will return to normal,” Coatsworth added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Traders will breathe easier as the Iran conflict looks to be nearing an end.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Pulling her closer, we embrace, her head resting on my chest, and in silence, we breathe our scent and hear the beating of our hearts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

We live and breathe stories: We concoct them; we relate them; we react to them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

I tell her my Tūtū is having a bad asthma attack and can’t breathe.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila