panting

Example Sentences

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On certain climbs, I topped out panting and exhausted, then realized my bike was in its hardest gear.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Elaine Yule, 38, and Kim Postlethwaite, 39, were panting as they got to the top of the steps.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"You expect him to be breathing heavily and panting after that. But no, he still has the energy to really celebrate."

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

They sit toe to toe on the gym floor, and Ilya offers a red-faced, panting Shane his water bottle.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

I stop and bend over, hands on my knees and panting.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin