panting

Example Sentences

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His breathing was heavy and he was panting, she said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

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

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

Heavy panting, difficulty breathing, excessive drooling, lethargy and drowsiness are all key signs that your dog is too hot.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

Inkling is panting on my back, muttering: “Squash here, squash there, squash piled high. But squash for Inkling? No squash for Inkling.”

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins