inhale
Example Sentences
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Pilots warn their wranglers to avoid the temptation to inhale the escaping gas, noting that the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” voice isn’t worth the risk of fainting.
"We wanted to develop an innovative system that prevents occupants from inhaling contaminated air while allowing them to use a personalized ventilation system comfortably for extended periods," he says.
From Science Daily
When inhaled, these particles can affect the heart and lungs, worsening asthma symptoms and contributing to reduced lung function and airways irritation and increasing the risk of a heart attack.
From Salon
The death of the singer Aaron Carter in November was ruled accidental: He drowned in his bathtub after taking sedatives and inhaling a spray cleaner, officials said.
From New York Times
These particles are so fine they can penetrate the nervous system when inhaled, the UW study concluded.
From Seattle Times
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