winded

Example Sentences

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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

While I was winded toward the end, she never broke a sweat.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

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

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

As soon as their eyes met, his hands dropped to his sides and he gave a little winded sigh as he continued to look at her hard.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan