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catching breath

VERB

take a short break

Synonyms

WEAK

breathe ease off mellow out recuperate relax rest sit down slow down stop for a breath take a break take ten wind down

Example Sentences

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Ernest Merchison," she said, as she escaped from him with blazing eyes and catching breath, "you have done what I will never forgive.

From Doctor Therne by Haggard, Henry Rider

Max drew a long, catching breath, and his first thought was to run back to the house.

From Three Boys or the Chiefs of the Clan Mackhai by Fenn, George Manville

“Yes, father,” I said, despondently; and I heard him draw a deep, catching breath.

From Mass' George A Boy's Adventures in the Old Savannah by Smith, W.T.

A low, catching breath shook Stratton, and one hand grasped the table edge violently.

From Witness to the Deed by Fenn, George Manville

So long did we wait that I almost fell asleep resting against the cold marble, but was suddenly aroused by hearing Curtis give a quick catching breath.

From Allan Quatermain by Haggard, Henry Rider