breathless

Example Sentences

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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

When it’s all said and done, and the headphones have lost their charge, there’s nothing more for “Undertone” to do, no ace in the hole final punch to leave viewers breathless.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Mays said he got giddy and breathless when he first stepped into his costume.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

The update comes amid breathless coverage of the kidnapping of the high-profile anchor's mother in a case that has gripped the country.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

I remember pausing, a little breathless, a little dazed.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier