panting

Example Sentences

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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

They sit toe to toe on the gym floor, and Ilya offers a red-faced, panting Shane his water bottle.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Luna, who started weight pulling in 2021, worked without panting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

Heavy panting, difficulty breathing, excessive drooling, lethargy and drowsiness are all key signs that your dog is too hot.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

Peach looked through his fingers and there was Dismay, wagging his tail and panting at him.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles