out of breath
Example Sentences
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I hear my 5-year-old son proudly exclaim, nearly out of breath.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
I was out of breath because I was pedaling at my regular cadence, but each stroke had a lot more power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
The activity needs to be strenuous enough to leave you noticeably out of breath.
From Science Daily ● May 16, 2026
"Travelling abroad plus the costs involved to run around a bit and get out of breath is a stretch for me," said one former participant on Reddit.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
I’m sweaty and out of breath by the time we get close to the Freedom Tower, which is draped in a Cuban flag.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
