draw breath
Example Sentences
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“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
He's scarcely had time to draw breath, not that he looks weary.
From BBC • May 12, 2022
The images showed how Floyd tried to use his shoulder muscles to draw breath, the doctor said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2021
For many people, the discomfort around the mask has less to do with masculinity or identity than the simple fact that they cannot fully draw breath when their nose and mouth and covered in cloth.
From Slate • May 30, 2020
I found I had to stop every ten or twelve yards to draw breath and wipe burning sweat from my eyes.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
