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breathe

[breeth] / brið /


VERB
inspire action
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"My cat started digging. She made a small hole so I could breathe."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The City Council approved the $2.6-billion expansion of the Convention Center in September, saying it would breathe new life into downtown and bring in much-needed tourism revenue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The group hopes that Pieter Mulier, whose appointment as Versace’s creative chief will take effect on July 1, will breathe new life into the brand after a difficult period marked by revenue decline and losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"With rising prices and daily pressures, staying at home every night made things worse. Now people can go out, breathe fresh air and feel normal again," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

I remember dragons; they’re made-up creatures that breathe fire.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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