breathless

Example Sentences

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It is a dish born of abundance and branding — creamy, bronzed, a little breathless.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

"Now or never," Peter Magyar has been telling Hungarians, in a breathless campaign across the country in the run-up to 12 April elections that opinion polls suggest he can win.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Last week came breathless headlines warning that the U.S. is on the brink of a recession from surging oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

“We are, all of us, breathless, up against a rock,” Fennell continues, referencing a particularly evocative scene she imagined for her film.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

After Ivan stood there for a few breathless seconds, he stretched his hand out and set it on Alfhercht’s shoulder.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack