breathing

Example Sentences

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"He's 39 years of age and is breathing quite hard at the end of this match," former British number one Greg Rusedski said on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Rollins embraced yoga, finding that the breathing techniques and especially the concentration gave him a new fluency with his instrument.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Respiratory diphtheria often starts with fever or chills, a sore throat that can lead to breathing and swallowing difficulties, and be life-threatening.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The tank contains a toxic chemical known as methyl methacrylate, or MMA, which makes acrylic plastics and can cause eye, skin and breathing issues, according to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

She was whirling…struggling…sinking…but Selkie somersaulted backward and pushed her up through the water till she was spluttering…coughing… breathing again.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr