lungs

Example Sentences

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The material consequences of someone else’s smoke getting into your lungs are dwarfed by the social consequences of public smoking looking cool and inspiring more smokers.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Western Hemisphere hantavirus strains are so deadly because they can attack the lungs and make them leak.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

From high-pressure extractors to high-quality filters, there are more tools than ever before to protect the lungs of people working with wood.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

A hale and hearty speed signifies that your body’s systems—including your heart, lungs, muscles and nervous system—are working well together.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

If any one of them was still back at the farm, filling his or her lungs with deep breaths of fresh air, then I wouldn’t have to be standing here right now.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan