breathless

Example Sentences

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Although I no longer get breathless when talking, thanks to voice therapy, I lose my voice completely if I speak for too long.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 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

Anderson was beaming and breathless as he held the award, joined by lead actor Leonardo DiCaprio and the rest of the cast.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

When it’s all said and done, and the headphones have lost their charge, there’s nothing more for “Undertone” to do, no ace in the hole final punch to leave viewers breathless.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

I was breathless when I bounded inside and flung myself into the seat across from Aunt Kitty.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan