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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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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

She stopped, and the catching breath in her throat was almost a sob as she looked at Howland.

From The Danger Trail by Curwood, James Oliver

Meanwhile, like wrestlers who after a long chase are to seize each other by the bodies, they lay opposite each other, catching breath in their panting throats, and resting.

From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

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

Her catching breath, her drawn and altered face were ominous of the end.

From Emily Brontë by Robinson, A. Mary F. (Agnes Mary Frances)