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breathing

adjective as in respiring

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Strong matches

adjective as in alive

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Inter, last season's Champions League finalists, took to the pitch knowing a win would leave them breathing down Napoli's neck.

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The nonprofit National Sleep Foundation recommends people gradually adjust their sleep schedule to acclimate to the reconfigured clock, including by napping, and use relaxation techniques such as meditation and breathing exercises to calm themselves.

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The government agency said people should be alert to the symptoms of meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, which can include a fever, headache, rapid breathing, drowsiness, shivering, vomiting, plus cold hands and feet.

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With control of the number back in Del Orbe’s hands, advocates of problem gambling prevention in New Mexico are breathing a sigh of relief.

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If your cleaner uses a PCE cleaning agent, air out your clothes somewhere like the garage for a day before bringing them home to avoid breathing in the chemicals.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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