out of breath

Example Sentences

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He jumped at the chance to speak in their local dialect, joking that his north Wales family always sounded like they were "running out of breath".

From BBC • Jan. 29, 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 arrived at Room 315 on time and out of breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

I’ll swing as high as I can, as fast as possible, until I’m out of breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2024

I’m out of breath by the time he scurries into the tiny hole at the red mountain’s base.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera