breathing

Example Sentences

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As Eliot remarked, “criticism is as inevitable as breathing,” and the best critics—those like Vendler and Mr. Guriel—breathe particularly deeply.

From The Wall Street Journal

Often it's sounds associated with mouth, throat or facial movements that cause distress, as well as things like chewing, breathing, and repetitive finger tapping.

From BBC

"When I was on the phone to 999, I saw her belly was moving so I knew she was breathing."

From BBC

Blinking is something people do automatically, much like breathing, without giving it much thought.

From Science Daily

This season, City are breathing down their necks, so can he finally get Arsenal over the line to end their long wait to claim the top-flight title, or will City and Guardiola reign supreme again?

From BBC