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catching breath

VERB

take a short break

Synonyms

WEAK

breathe ease off mellow out recuperate relax rest sit down slow down stop for a breath take a break take ten wind down

Example Sentences

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It was being sung all over England that Armistice Day, as it had been sung in the first days of the war, joyously, exultingly, yet with catching breath.

From Harvest by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

Having gained the ledge of the second cascade, he anchored himself on good foothold and stared up, catching breath before he hailed.

From Lady Good-for-Nothing by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

Marion drew a deep catching breath as he took his seat by her side, and then remained silent till they reached the familiar doorway.

From Blind Policy by Fenn, George Manville

She looked down at them with a catching breath, and for an instant the glitter was reflected in her eyes.

From Barlasch of the Guard by Merriman, Henry Seton

He did not find words at once; but his nostrils quivered while he was catching breath, which apparently failed in his breast.

From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk