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
"Travelling abroad plus the costs involved to run around a bit and get out of breath is a stretch for me," said one former participant on Reddit.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026
“I saw—” Josie was too out of breath to explain.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
