breathing

Example Sentences

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They repeatedly grow and shrink during successive trips through the laser cavity, creating a rhythmic oscillation that resembles breathing.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Gulbadan's surviving granddaughter put on a little weight and her breathing stabilised.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

From Grand Central Terminal to the Hotel Chelsea to the Fulton Fish Market, New York is constantly breathing new life into its most popular attractions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Short-term exposure to acrolein by inhalation can cause nose and throat irritation and a decreased breathing rate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

I started to think that I would have to do something drastic soon, because I couldn’t stand there looking fierce and breathing heavy forever.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan