breathless

Example Sentences

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It is a dish born of abundance and branding — creamy, bronzed, a little breathless.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Still, the job-market correction is sharper than a lot of workers and economists expected amid breathless hype about artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

In a breathless and full-blooded Dublin encounter, Ireland held off a spirited second-half surge from Scotland to deny Gregor Townsend's side a first Triple Crown since 1990 and a possible first championship since 1999.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Indeed, it was a noble effort, albeit one that meant little by the time Arenas collapsed into the bench, breathless, midway through the first half Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

I closed my eyes, remembering the breathless laughter, the whispers, the anticipation.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia