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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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For all that, his heart throbbed as he stood at the door, and with catching breath, he followed the servant upstairs.

From The Crown of Life by Gissing, George

Habermann, he----" "For heaven's sake!" cried the Frau Pastorin, catching breath again, in the gathering storm, and springing between them,--"don't any of you listen to Br�sig!

From Seed-time and Harvest A Novel by Reuter, Fritz

She spoke fast, with catching breath, in a low vibrant tone that he remembered—how he did remember it!

From Fairfax and His Pride by Vorst, Marie Van

There was no answer; only the woman's catching breath as she struggled with her sobs.

From Tarrano the Conqueror by Cummings, Ray

The wrinkled note lay on the desk and he bent suddenly with a sharp catching breath and kissed it.

From The Valiants of Virginia by Rives, Hallie Erminie