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breathe

[breeth] / brið /


VERB
inspire action
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The demonstrators could be heard chanting Nowak's name and "I can't breathe", which were among the teenager's last words.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

And writing the formula in computer code doesn’t breathe life into it; it just uses a different set of symbols to describe it.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

At times, it’s a discombobulating experience, and the film would surely benefit from giving its ideas more space to breathe.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Infection can occur when Legionella — which appears naturally in environments such as lakes and streams — gets into building water systems and people breathe in mist containing the bacteria, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

I flatten myself against the wall of the shed and try not to breathe.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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