breathless

Example Sentences

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And we’re all left a little breathless, looking around at each other, as though something magical has occurred.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Each crisis produced its share of breathless predictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

When she looked up, breathless, Yishan was standing like a mountain between her and the crowd of soldiers.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin