draw breath

Example Sentences

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Now, strangely, I draw breath Well past my ninetieth.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2023

There was barely time to draw breath in the final 20 minutes, but Celtic were able to see out victory as they showed fantastic perseverance for the second time in a fortnight.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2022

“All those who’ve sworn the oath to defend the Constitution … as long as we still draw breath, the republic lives inside of us.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2022

The images showed how Floyd tried to use his shoulder muscles to draw breath, the doctor said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2021

Before I could draw breath again, he fell to the ground with a loud grunt.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce