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

It was warm enough that babies slept on their parents’ shoulders and dogs panted in their owners’ shadows.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2022

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

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2022

Facing a television camera a few feet from the pool at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, the newly minted gold medalist panted and choked back sobs and searched for the right words.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2021

‘We can’t go on like this,’ he panted.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien