inhale

Example Sentences

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Pilots warn their wranglers to avoid the temptation to inhale the escaping gas, noting that the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” voice isn’t worth the risk of fainting.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We wanted to develop an innovative system that prevents occupants from inhaling contaminated air while allowing them to use a personalized ventilation system comfortably for extended periods," he says.

From Science Daily

Drinking the liquid and inhaling the vapors increase the temperature of nasal and respiratory passages, which loosens the thick mucus that often accompanies respiratory illnesses.

From Salon

Nobody else was injured, but the sergeant and others in the lobby can be heard coughing as they inhale fumes of pepper spray that police said was unleashed prior to officers' arrival in the building.

From Reuters

He said Hatfield brought in "significant quantities" of spice, in both liquid and granular form, of such strength that inmates were "going over on it" and healthcare staff fell ill after inadvertently inhaling the fumes.

From BBC