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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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There came the unmistakable sound of some one catching breath sharply and the creaking of a loose board in the floor.

From Her Weight in Gold by McCutcheon, George Barr

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

Meanwhile, like wrestlers who after a long chase are to seize each other by the bodies, they lay opposite each other, catching breath in their panting throats, and resting.

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

“Yes, my dear, I will listen,” said Mrs Bolter, calmly; and then she drew a long catching breath, and her eyes half-closed.

From One Maid's Mischief by Fenn, George Manville

So long did we wait that I almost fell asleep resting against the cold marble, but was suddenly aroused by hearing Curtis give a quick catching breath.

From Allan Quatermain by Haggard, Henry Rider