breathing

Example Sentences

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Short-term exposure to acrolein by inhalation can cause nose and throat irritation and a decreased breathing rate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

In some cases, people develop severe breathing difficulties or low blood pressure and kidney failure, requiring hospital care.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"We're in the countryside. We should be breathing fresh air," Velasquez said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

They may have then spread Andes virus to others through breathing shared air or other close contact in close quarters.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

“They’re going to keep her one more night for observation, but she’s breathing without oxygen now. We’ll go to the hospital after your mom drops us at home.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila