panted

Example Sentences

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"I need to go back to the gym," he panted as the song ended.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Organizers distributed water and goodie bags with treats, as canine participants panted in the shade, their tongues hanging out.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

After the firing, he got up, yelled at the passenger to get back, and panted into his walkie-talkie.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2022

He barked, panted and drooled until she unlatched the door just a few minutes later.

From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2021

Ignoring Omakayas, who panted weakly on the snowy ground, Old Tallow spoke to her dog as she would to a human.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich