panting

Example Sentences

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His breathing was heavy and he was panting, she said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

On certain climbs, I topped out panting and exhausted, then realized my bike was in its hardest gear.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"You expect him to be breathing heavily and panting after that. But no, he still has the energy to really celebrate."

From BBC • Feb. 23, 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

“Mac. Mac. Mac,” George said, saying Owen’s nickname with every panting breath he let out.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz