breath

Example Sentences

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New York Giants: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU — Giants will hold their breath making this pick as they have an illustrious history of drafting busts at corner.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I couldn’t decide whether to focus on the class, the poses and keeping my breath slow or if I should try to continuously look cute since this was a date.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Grossomanides, who paid the tariff via shipping firm DHL, says he would like to believe he will get his money back, but has not heard from the company and is not holding his breath.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

As onlookers held their breath, she was surprised by the "energy in mission control."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

He reached the overhang and threw himself into the rocky hollow, bent double, fighting for breath.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver