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 square toe gives your feet extra breathing room, while the bow detail keeps the look soft and feminine.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
That in itself feels like a form of rebellion, daring to celebrate the living-and-breathing humanity of those who once felt erased and invisible.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026
Jogolev experienced breathing problems while climbing the notoriously steep trail Saturday morning.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
He was seemingly born healthy, aside from minor breathing difficulties.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
That in itself feels like a form of rebellion, daring to celebrate the living-and-breathing humanity of those who once felt erased and invisible.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026
Jogolev experienced breathing problems while climbing the notoriously steep trail Saturday morning.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
He was seemingly born healthy, aside from minor breathing difficulties.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
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 31 May. 2026.
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