breathing
Example Sentences
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Rather than wake the person, Rubio said he kept watching for signs of breathing until the passenger finally stirred.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Hillman, from Hepi, said while universities were likely to be "breathing a sigh of relief" over the high student numbers, the true picture would only become clear once the new term begins.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
It then reverses the process, turning the rust back into iron and breathing out oxygen to charge and discharge the battery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
That approach created problems because GlyT1 is common in parts of the brainstem that help control breathing and movement.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
When he got to the bank, he was still traveling, and breathing real hard when he got to the fire.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
