breathless

Example Sentences

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Not only is A.I. a costly investment that companies hope will pay off by automating more jobs, but the layoffs are also occurring at a breathless rate.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Last week came breathless headlines warning that the U.S. is on the brink of a recession from surging oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Anderson was beaming and breathless as he held the award, joined by lead actor Leonardo DiCaprio and the rest of the cast.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

When it’s all said and done, and the headphones have lost their charge, there’s nothing more for “Undertone” to do, no ace in the hole final punch to leave viewers breathless.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

They did as he said, cutting the cables, making breathless haste, all as silently as possible.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton