out of breath
Example Sentences
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I arrived at Room 315 on time and out of breath.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025
When he arrived for his news conference to look ahead to Tuesday's Champions League encounter with Dutch side Feyenoord, Guardiola was a bit out of breath.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2024
He composes his songs at home - which are no longer than a minute long as he gets out of breath easily - and his sets last just 30 minutes.
From BBC • Aug. 16, 2024
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
“Mr. Elliot has already declared this a bust,” Mr. Jacobs insisted to the cop, still out of breath.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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