winded

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Pupil B was described by the former head of girls sport as being winded during the match and nothing more and when she asked Pupil B how she was she said "all good."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

She got winded just climbing the stairs to her bedroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Why does a brief jog leave some people winded while others seem to glide along with ease?

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026

Just walking up the slight hill from her horse barn to her front door can leave her winded.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

The rat bowled over, completely winded, all the fight knocked out of its body.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques