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
The activity needs to be strenuous enough to leave you noticeably out of breath.
From Science Daily • May 16, 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
I wanted people to notice that it sounds like she’s getting out of breath.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024
“What have you done to yourself? Can you walk? Let me see,” he said, out of breath.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
