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breathe

[breeth] / brið /


VERB
inspire action
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Ollie Robinson took three wickets in his first over for England in more than two years to breathe life into their post-Ashes rebuild on day one of the first Test against New Zealand.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Keys finds particular joy in watching new talent breathe life into her characters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

And writing the formula in computer code doesn’t breathe life into it; it just uses a different set of symbols to describe it.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

At times, it’s a discombobulating experience, and the film would surely benefit from giving its ideas more space to breathe.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

There was a heavy sensation on his chest, like he couldn’t breathe easily.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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