breathing

Example Sentences

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This “buys the Federal Reserve some breathing room,” Evercore ISI analysts say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Millions of people worldwide live with obstructive sleep apnea, a common disorder that repeatedly interrupts breathing during sleep.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

He reannounced himself as an international bowler, gave life to England's post-Ashes rebuild and quite possibly provided precious breathing space to the management that once discarded him.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He takes accountability for his role in their dissolution, breathing vulnerability through the lyrics.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

I can’t even out my breathing, and my legs are so tired I want to go lie down on the grassy patch at the side of the road.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison