inhale

Example Sentences

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While these approaches worked, they raised safety concerns because the materials can be dangerous if inhaled during manufacturing.

From Science Daily

Her agitation grew as she listed the indignities, but then she inhaled and pressed her lips together as if trying to compose herself.

From Literature

The smoke was getting thick, burning my lungs every time I inhaled.

From Literature

He said apprentices would have "snowball" fights with asbestos and he knew of two women who died having probably inhaled particles while washing their husband's work clothes.

From BBC

I dug my elbows into the table and focused on inhaling—then exhaling.

From Literature