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

Seven Disneyland employees were treated at hospitals on Tuesday after an odor in a backstage area at the park caused them to become dizzy and short of breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

After becoming short of breath, he went into respiratory and cardiac arrest and died in December 2020.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

She broke off to pant, the pain making her feel short of breath.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny