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breathless

[breth-lis] / ˈbrɛθ lɪs /




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“History” is a major player in this breathless narrative, as in “gales of history,” “maelstrom of history,” “winds of history,” “tide of history” and the “frenetic pace of history”—all within a few dozen pages.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Louvre Heist” is an economical and fairly breathless dash around the French capital, the crime scene and the details of the as-yet-unsolved robbery.

From The Wall Street Journal

On a breathless day, Australia's bowlers hauled the home side back into contention in a thunderous period after lunch as England slumped from 65-1 to 104-7.

From BBC

A song with a formulaic feel - sweet but without much substance or emotional weight - can be a sign of AI, says the musician and technology speaker, as well as vocals that feel breathless.

From BBC

One day, as I arrived breathless at the top of a Mar Vista crest, I saw the ocean behind me and the snow-capped mountains in the distance.

From Los Angeles Times