breath

Example Sentences

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Sidewalks and streets could get long-awaited upgrades, but don’t hold your breath.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

"We put a squad together just to try and get out of this league. The lads have been absolutely brilliant, and the manager has been a breath of fresh air," Hodge told BBC Radio Humberside.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Maybe that’s the reason why people from a variety of cities, states and countries want to take a breath.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

I was out of breath because I was pedaling at my regular cadence, but each stroke had a lot more power.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“You have to give it time. It takes a while to think about nothing. There’s so much going on right now. Don’t be hard on yourself. Now, again, deep breath and close your eyes.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold