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

They screamed it when, clearly winded, he walked over to the bench for a cup of water.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025

The 27-year-old Paul merely had to withstand an intense burst of activity from the former undisputed heavyweight champ in the second round, then outlast the visibly winded Tyson.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2024

But the bird is at least a quarter mile away, most of it uphill, and by the time I reach him, I'm winded.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins