breath

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Grossomanides, who paid the tariff via shipping firm DHL, says he would like to believe he will get his money back, but has not heard from the company and is not holding his breath.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

Clare drew a breath through his narrow snout.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman