wheezing

Example Sentences

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Smoke exposure during the fires also took a toll: 40% reported worsening respiratory symptoms, including coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

It’s like the quarterback and homecoming queen losing a popularity contest to a wheezing weirdo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

It's no mean feat, albeit both were a damp squib with Scotland wheezing their way to an early exit on each occasion without really landing a punch on, well, anyone.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

And because they breathe much faster than adults, they are taking in more toxic particulate matter relative to their tiny bodies, which can trigger inflammation, coughing and wheezing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

I’m proud to say there’s a lot less panting and wheezing than when our Home Guard unit first formed.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin