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
The activity needs to be strenuous enough to leave you noticeably out of breath.
From Science Daily ● May 16, 2026
High intensity exercise - getting out of breath, getting your heartbeat up - is really beneficial, but it is only part of the picture, she told the BBC Radio Four podcast What's Up Doc?
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 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
“What have you done to yourself? Can you walk? Let me see,” he said, out of breath.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
