exhale

Example Sentences

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The fall in oil prices on Tuesday has given traders a moment to "exhale", but energy markets remain in a state of "total tug-of-war", said Alberto Bellorin from oil and gas investment firm InterCapital Energy.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

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

It's so quiet in the room I can hear each inhale and exhale.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton