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breathing

[bree-thing] / ˈbri ðɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
respiring
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Antonyms




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It grows into the brainstem, a critical region that regulates breathing, heartbeat, and swallowing.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

For residents, the challenge is not just limited to breathing.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Campbell was breathing and alert when he was taken to the hospital.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

“I also think equity investors are breathing some kind of relief that the president is going to accept the results,” said Ron Albahary, chief investment officer of multifamily office LNW.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

The stink got stronger as he followed the tunnel, hearing nothing but his own breathing, seeing nothing but glimpses of glistening red stone.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver


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