short of breath

Example Sentences

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This past December, Schiefer began feeling short of breath and tight in his chest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Last year, Holy Week was the setting for the Argentine pontiff's final public appearances, during which he appeared frail and short of breath.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

They were dehydrated and short of breath, some with eyes crusted shut.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

There were widespread reports of people coughing and gagging on the smoke, feeling short of breath and suffering from eye pain due to the irritants in the air.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2024

But before he made it to us his legs seemed to fold under him and he sat back unnaturally on the matted lawn, his face so small-looking, arrested, so short of breath.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee