breath

Example Sentences

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Americans fearing an audit can take a breath.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

She’s one of us, a fan of an onion bagel for breakfast, even if it makes her breath stink.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

There is still hope for the Village Theatre, which recently received a breath of new life thanks to some of Hollywood’s biggest names.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It was striking to see up close the master communicator on the verge of tears on several occasions - having to pause and take a breath to keep her demeanour.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

You arch back, that moment of your knees on the bar making your breath catch just like always, but then you’re up, sitting on the bar.

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