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breathing

[bree-thing] / ˈbri ðɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
respiring
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One gives rise to structures responsible for essential functions such as breathing and controlling the heartbeat.

From Science Daily Sep. 21, 2026

Brent crude futures fell 3.4% to $100.34 a barrel, providing breathing room for the tech stock takeoff.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

There may be dust storms, which contribute to “playa lung” — a term Burners have coined to describe a cough or losing one’s voice after breathing in dust daily.

From Salon Sep. 11, 2026

The setting not only tests the show’s main romance, it also provides Mare with breathing room and an opportunity to explore her professional ambitions more seriously.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

She felt clammy, and her breathing was shallow.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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