breathing
noun
breath·ing
ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ 
: either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence
Examples of breathing in a Sentence
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The Live sections are like QVC, featuring an endless scroll of living, breathing sellers engaged in living, breathing, and selling.
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Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 5 Apr. 2024
These are the times to practice deep breathing, meditation and other exercises that help you in the short-term.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Golden State’s 104-100 win over Dallas gives them serious breathing room at the bottom of the Western Conference play-in picture.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
Hiring renowned Scottish master Angus McLoughlin, the international superstar spent weeks working on her breathing and finger techniques for the instrument.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
Francis has been battling breathing difficulties after a cold and flu this year, but papal Easter ceremonies are a test for a young man.
—Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2024
His bargaining chip: re-establishing income tax brackets that would give provincial governors much needed budget breathing room in a critical economic context.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Nikon cameras do not support in-camera breathing compensation.
—PCMAG, 28 Mar. 2024
Try Breathing Strategies Deep breathing is a relaxation technique that helps lower your blood pressure and heart rate.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 5 Apr. 2024
These are the times to practice deep breathing, meditation and other exercises that help you in the short-term.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Golden State’s 104-100 win over Dallas gives them serious breathing room at the bottom of the Western Conference play-in picture.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
Hiring renowned Scottish master Angus McLoughlin, the international superstar spent weeks working on her breathing and finger techniques for the instrument.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
Francis has been battling breathing difficulties after a cold and flu this year, but papal Easter ceremonies are a test for a young man.
—Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2024
His bargaining chip: re-establishing income tax brackets that would give provincial governors much needed budget breathing room in a critical economic context.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Nikon cameras do not support in-camera breathing compensation.
—PCMAG, 28 Mar. 2024
Try Breathing Strategies Deep breathing is a relaxation technique that helps lower your blood pressure and heart rate.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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