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breathe

[breeth] / brið /


VERB
inspire action
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"After the tournament there will be time to process it and breathe in, breathe out."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

As the cartoon likeness of Gilgeous-Alexander states in the Unethical Hoops ad, “so much as breathe on me, I’m getting the call.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Move them to a shaded area and slowly pour any available water that's cooler than the dog's temperature over their body, avoiding their head in case they are struggling to breathe.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

At times, it’s a discombobulating experience, and the film would surely benefit from giving its ideas more space to breathe.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

I sit on my hands to steady my tremor, and count and breathe, count and breathe, searching the depths of me for another ounce of courage.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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