breathing

Example Sentences

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For the Federal Reserve, the latest data offer some breathing room: It provides evidence that the labor market isn’t collapsing after February’s shocking decline of 133,000 jobs.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Baschek said the whale's breathing and reaction to rescuers had deteriorated, and that the chances of coaxing him out of the bay were so slim it would be cruel to try.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Once the sedation took effect the team had one minute to free him before there was serious risk of breathing difficulties.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Most ominously, the “airborne garbage” we were breathing was exacting a price on everyone’s health.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

When he got to the bank, he was still traveling, and breathing real hard when he got to the fire.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck