lungs
Example Sentences
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That dust makes its way into the lungs of the children of the Imperial Valley.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The research team wanted to determine whether signals from these cells could disrupt otherwise healthy lungs.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
"I feel so sorry for him because I don't know how much more his lungs can take," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
It is a vessel which connects the brain to various organs, including the heart, lungs, and digestive tract.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Immediately I rose higher, my lungs buoying me up like balloons.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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