breathe life into

Example Sentences

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Unai knew that Damian and his chosen people could breathe life into the atmosphere.

From BBC

To make the lines stand out, the nanny breathes on the glass, suggesting her love has helped to breathe life into the girl.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This lawsuit arises in an era when money too often eclipses meaning and the pursuit of profit threatens to erase the very traditions that breathe life into institutions,” the filing reads.

From Los Angeles Times

Captain Harry Brook hit a superb first one-day international century as England beat Australia in the third match to breathe life into their new era of white-ball cricket.

From BBC

“I would be remiss not to mention how proud I am of Mayor Karen Bass for doing the right thing here — by acknowledging the challenges and harnessing her decision-making power to breathe life into a program that does so much for small business,” Navarrette said, “as well as the streets they occupy.”

From Los Angeles Times