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
I arrived at Room 315 on time and out of breath.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2025
She was slightly out of breath and using her fingers to put up her short, kinky hair into a ponytail.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
