breath

Example Sentences

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I couldn’t decide whether to focus on the class, the poses and keeping my breath slow or if I should try to continuously look cute since this was a date.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

As onlookers held their breath, she was surprised by the "energy in mission control."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

"It took my breath away, because it was something that I really never expected to happen."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Black wants those people who are now feeling the “fire in their bones” at the perceived widespread injustice being inflicted on the most vulnerable Americans to take a deep breath.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Kathy took a deep breath, which did help.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith