winded

Example Sentences

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Why does a brief jog leave some people winded while others seem to glide along with ease?

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026

The stark difference in attacking efficiency winded a previously noisy capacity crowd.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

Just walking up the slight hill from her horse barn to her front door can leave her winded.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

Every once in a while, you’re tripped up on a street corner, winded by a reflection, because just for a second, it seems that one of the departed has returned.

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2024

Coach cleared his throat and tried to sound as if he wasn't winded, but I knew he was because his words were thinning out.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds