breath
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But we reached a point where people said enough, and they took a breath, and we came back together and did not repeat it — at least until now.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
"The door closed just behind us," said the Catholic from the southeastern city of Lyon, catching her breath elated, before they headed into the crowd.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
The scientist raises an eyebrow and takes a deep breath – these observations don’t fit with Yellowstone’s usual behavior.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
"It gave me an opportunity to catch my breath, and then start pretty fresh with a clear mind about what's ahead."
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Drawing a breath through his narrow snout, he opened the door.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
“He left this world surrounded by friends and family and took his final breaths with his wife and mother by his side, just as he wished,” the joint statement posted Sunday to Instagram read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
The cost of phone fatigue was not worth the short-term dopamine hit of my bird congratulating me on taking three deep breaths today.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
And as Ma gasps her final breaths, she makes her smart little girl promise to never lose sight of her ultimate goal.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
For the next seven hours he staggered and crawled upward, at times needing five or six breaths for every step.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
Dr. Cain waited a second while I took a few deep breaths.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
