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breathe

[breeth] / brið /


VERB
inspire action
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The demonstrators could be heard chanting Nowak's name and "I can't breathe", which were among the teenager's last words.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Kerridge and his fellow chefs indicated they supported the rise in the minimum wage, but argued a VAT cut from 20% to 10% for the sector would "allow operators to breathe" and also reinvest.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 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

I lean forward and rest my forehead on the edge of the desk and breathe.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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