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

He arrived in India in 1988, a young man seeking work, and has since been winded through cities - Nagpur, Belgaum, Goa, Nasik - before settling in the western metropolis.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 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

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

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

“What’re you doing\” The boy spat on the ground, panting like a winded dog.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner