breathe

Example Sentences

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Traders will breathe easier as the Iran conflict looks to be nearing an end.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The vibrations can feel so strange to first-timers that they forget to breathe, or maybe they haven’t eaten beforehand, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

It not only provides drinking water, but can also be split into hydrogen and oxygen to provide air for astronauts to breathe, and even fuel for spacecraft.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Pulling her closer, we embrace, her head resting on my chest, and in silence, we breathe our scent and hear the beating of our hearts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

My heart is beating so fast I can barely breathe.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy