short of breath
Example Sentences
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This past December, Schiefer began feeling short of breath and tight in his chest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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
"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
There were widespread reports of people coughing and gagging on the smoke, feeling short of breath and suffering from eye pain due to the irritants in the air.
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2024
“Well, I’m a little short of breath sometimes. I guess I’m getting too stout.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
