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breathe

[breeth] / brið /


VERB
inspire action
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Reo-Coker suggests yoga or pilates can be a big help, while also being aware of how to breathe from your diaphragm.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

As substitutes poured off the bench in celebration, they could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

AI is also helping breathe life into queer histories that have been little acknowledged or risk being erased.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

But Winocour finds calm hidden beneath the unrest, a moment to pause and breathe, just to feel alive as life forges on without our consent.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

Don’t forget to breathe when you feel nervous, and don’t forget to breathe when you’re freaking out like she was doing now.

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




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