breathing

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Poised on a colorful, carpeted platform in a gleaming leotard, with a hefty brown braid of hair falling over one shoulder, Folan would spend her program reaching, bending, breathing and twisting her limbs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

However, his nasal openings could not be preserved, and he is now breathing through his mouth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Two tries in quick succession from Thomas Clarkson and Ioane finally gave the hosts the breathing space their attacking display deserved.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Such reactions can range from responses with “no clinical manifestations” to irritating rashes to life-threatening conditions such as anaphylactic shock, which constricts breathing and impairs motor function.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

But he made progress— slowly he ascended, breathing hard.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell