winded

Example Sentences

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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

The stark difference in attacking efficiency winded a previously noisy capacity crowd.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

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

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

I was winded from running, and the single breath it allowed me every few seconds wasn’t enough.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs