breathing

Example Sentences

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This “buys the Federal Reserve some breathing room,” Evercore ISI analysts say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Success at Harlequins six days after that debacle was Sale's only away victory in The Prem and gave them some breathing space in guaranteeing a top-eight spot and a Champions Cup place for next season.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Millions of people worldwide live with obstructive sleep apnea, a common disorder that repeatedly interrupts breathing during sleep.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Next came leg-movement detectors, breathing bands, a microphone, a nasal airflow monitor and a finger pulse oximeter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

It was so still on the porch of our home, you could have heard a worm breathing.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls