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breathe

[breeth] / brið /


VERB
inspire action
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Antonyms


Example Sentences

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Such has been the relentless nature of the schedule, there has been a feeling within the camp that they "can't breathe" at times.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“The ceasefire gives the world a moment to breathe and take stock of events. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that everything will return to normal,” Coatsworth added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The vibrations can feel so strange to first-timers that they forget to breathe, or maybe they haven’t eaten beforehand, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Traders will breathe easier as the Iran conflict looks to be nearing an end.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

I remember dragons; they’re made-up creatures that breathe fire.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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