breathing
noun
breath·ing
ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ 
: either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence
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For example: Easy runs: Try nose breathing during easy runs.
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Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Take the breathing room needed to evaluate the next steps.
—Scott Underwood, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Walking in the summer heat was not an option given her breathing difficulties.
—Jacob Murphy, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025
This triggered fatal anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that can cause a rash, vomiting, trouble breathing, dizziness, and death, per the Mayo Clinic.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 9 July 2025
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Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Take the breathing room needed to evaluate the next steps.
—Scott Underwood, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Walking in the summer heat was not an option given her breathing difficulties.
—Jacob Murphy, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025
This triggered fatal anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that can cause a rash, vomiting, trouble breathing, dizziness, and death, per the Mayo Clinic.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for breathing
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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