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breathless

[breth-lis] / ˈbrɛθ lɪs /




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Researchers say blood pressure and blood sugar control improve for 24-48 hours after a workout that pushes you hard enough to become breathless for several minutes.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Bayern twice took the lead in a breathless first half, but defending European champions PSG came back in thrilling style to gain a three-goal advantage at 5-2 and surely put one foot in the showpiece.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Not only is A.I. a costly investment that companies hope will pay off by automating more jobs, but the layoffs are also occurring at a breathless rate.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The podcasting industry has been embracing video at a breathless pace, to a degree where audio-only shows are becoming the exception rather than the norm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The words flew from my mouth in a savage, breathless chant that I barely recognized as my own.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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