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breathing

[bree-thing] / ˈbri ðɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
respiring
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From Grand Central Terminal to the Hotel Chelsea to the Fulton Fish Market, New York is constantly breathing new life into its most popular attractions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Short-term exposure to acrolein by inhalation can cause nose and throat irritation and a decreased breathing rate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"We're in the countryside. We should be breathing fresh air," Velasquez said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

They may have then spread Andes virus to others through breathing shared air or other close contact in close quarters.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Mal rocked back on her heels, breathing hard and fast.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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