breath

Example Sentences

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As onlookers held their breath, she was surprised by the "energy in mission control."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Black wants those people who are now feeling the “fire in their bones” at the perceived widespread injustice being inflicted on the most vulnerable Americans to take a deep breath.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Deciding to be the cool girl, I slid into the not-quite-clean seat and took a deep breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

There is an intake of breath from the crowd every time he gets the ball at Etihad Stadium.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

My breath came short and hard as I thought back to the reports I had passed on, the night of Hitler’s birthday.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom