breathing

Example Sentences

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His breathing was heavy and he was panting, she said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

A deal gives Lululemon some breathing room to regroup as it prepares to welcome a new chief executive this fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Rollins embraced yoga, finding that the breathing techniques and especially the concentration gave him a new fluency with his instrument.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

I can hear Mila breathing deeply in the bed beside mine.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler