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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The lens shows a hint of focus breathing, but the change in angle is pretty minimal.
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PCMAG, 6 June 2024
The theater is big enough to give a show breathing room but intimate enough to allow an audience proximity.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
Before the Surgery Anesthesia might be given by IV; sometimes young children are given their anesthetic medication by inhalation with a breathing mask.
—Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 1 June 2024
The overall effect of a minimalist room is generally open and airy, with an emphasis on natural light and plenty of breathing room.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2024
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PCMAG, 6 June 2024
The theater is big enough to give a show breathing room but intimate enough to allow an audience proximity.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
Before the Surgery Anesthesia might be given by IV; sometimes young children are given their anesthetic medication by inhalation with a breathing mask.
—Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 1 June 2024
The overall effect of a minimalist room is generally open and airy, with an emphasis on natural light and plenty of breathing room.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2024
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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