out of breath

Example Sentences

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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

AQ points are earned whenever physical activity raises your heart rate enough to make you slightly out of breath.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The activity needs to be strenuous enough to leave you noticeably out of breath.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

I arrived at Room 315 on time and out of breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

But Chitchat had come a long way, and she was out of breath.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown