- present participle of pant.
panting
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Ms. McMillan, panting in the 93-degree heat, declared victory at his vehicle: “I knew you were going to get into this one. It had a Kentucky tag on it, baby!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
It said heatstroke was a "silent killer" and signs included heavy panting, drooling, vomiting, or uncoordinated movement.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
When the congregation responds with rhythmic panting that slowly builds to shrieks of grief and passion, Ann finally feels at home — the burdens she’s been carrying all her life, cast into the ether.
From Salon ● Dec. 27, 2025
Luna, who started weight pulling in 2021, worked without panting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
By the time the butler opened the heavy double doors to the dining room and gestured for them to enter, the Incorrigibles were panting with fear.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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