exhale

Example Sentences

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For many Americans, retirement is supposed to be a financial exhale.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

“My goal right now is to just exhale; recover, kind of get myself together. I’ve been sprinting hard for many, many years and it will be nice to kind of recharge,” Bostic said.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

On “Octane,” each unpredictable beat switch and layered sample can feel like a driver’s exhale after successfully turning a tight corner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Here, Mr. Bryan takes a moment to exhale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

I heard him exhale, just once, before he said, “Hey.”

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi