breathless

Example Sentences

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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 England centre slotted the winning kick - his seventh out of seven - to edge out the Italians in a breathless encounter at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Last week came breathless headlines warning that the U.S. is on the brink of a recession from surging oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

She was breathless and glowing from the cold, and happy too, as happy as I had seen her in a long time.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo