short of breath
Example Sentences
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People may feel exhausted, weak or short of breath.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
Last year, Holy Week was the setting for the Argentine pontiff's final public appearances, during which he appeared frail and short of breath.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
“I’d love to make something that looks beautiful and leaves you short of breath, but I understand that this is not what our times call for.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
"When I'm outside, if I smell something similar to the prison, I start trembling and get short of breath, so I don't go outside for long now," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2025
It’s hard to tell because he’s short of breath, but I think he sighs.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
