breathing

Example Sentences

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For weeks, growing optimism for a swift peace deal had provided breathing room for a Wall Street frenzy over memory chips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"There is a blanket of dust all day from all the mining and stone crushing," said Subhash Saini, whose brother died from what private doctors said was silicosis, an illness caused by breathing in dust.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Their tiny hairs contain toxins that may lead to itchy skin rashes, sore throats, breathing difficulties and eye irritation if touched or inhaled.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

"He's 39 years of age and is breathing quite hard at the end of this match," former British number one Greg Rusedski said on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Christopher crouched in the willow tree, breathing hard.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell