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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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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

For all that, his heart throbbed as he stood at the door, and with catching breath, he followed the servant upstairs.

From The Crown of Life by Gissing, George

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

Mark drew a long, catching breath between his teeth.

From The Bag of Diamonds by Fenn, George Manville

And as Ned listened, he heard the faint rustling of his companion’s hand moving here and there, and then there was a heavy catching breath, and Frank’s fingers were placed over his lips.

From The Rajah of Dah by Fenn, George Manville