breathless

Example Sentences

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They said they become breathless during long conversations and cannot walk and talk at the same time.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Not only is A.I. a costly investment that companies hope will pay off by automating more jobs, but the layoffs are also occurring at a breathless rate.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The podcasting industry has been embracing video at a breathless pace, to a degree where audio-only shows are becoming the exception rather than the norm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

And we’re all left a little breathless, looking around at each other, as though something magical has occurred.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Old Timothy was still breathless himself, and mopped his brow with a handkerchief.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood