short-winded

Example Sentences

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Treating her EPs and albums with the same attention to detail, “Blush” stands as a short-winded seven-track exploration of sorrow, femininity and fleeting love.

From Los Angeles Times

Short-handed and short-winded, the Lakers again got beaten on the glass and again got beaten in transition, multiple possessions ending with James failing to cross midcourt as he grabbed at oxygen.

From Los Angeles Times

“I never had any trouble with my heart. Just a little short-winded when I climb the stairs.”

From Literature

“I forgot my keys at home,” she pants, irritable and short-winded.

From Salon

“Even when he’s feels like he’s ready to go, he is going to be short-winded out here.”

From Washington Times