breathless

Example Sentences

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Researchers say blood pressure and blood sugar control improve for 24-48 hours after a workout that pushes you hard enough to become breathless for several minutes.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Full World Cup qualifying campaign with 174 teams, indoor mode - which was a breathless five-a-side feast with no throw-ins - red cards for slide-tackling the goalkeeper and the ability to customise kits.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

But that amount of Botox left me breathless when climbing stairs, and the smoothing-out of my voice lasted for only a couple of weeks.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

“NOVA” is always pro-science and sometimes a bit breathless about the accomplishments it showcases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

An instant later he was safe on his mat under the acacia tree, breathless and panting but lying in an attitude of sleep.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw