out of breath
Example Sentences
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I was out of breath because I was pedaling at my regular cadence, but each stroke had a lot more power.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
AQ points are earned whenever physical activity raises your heart rate enough to make you slightly out of breath.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
The activity needs to be strenuous enough to leave you noticeably out of breath.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
He emphasizes effort over perfection: Walk fast enough to get out of breath, but not so fast that you can’t finish the three-minute interval.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025
It was Headmaster, out of breath and drenched in sweat.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
