Examples of breath test in a Sentence
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An ignition interlock device is a breath test device connected to a vehicle’s ignition.
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The crash was investigated by the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, which found through a breath test that Sperry’s alcohol content was .226, the release said.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2025
The results of a breath test taken at the scene showed the man’s blood alcohol content at 0.189, more than double the legal limit of 0.08, according to the incident report.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
The tests can also indicate to officers whether the driver should undergo a blood alcohol content test or a breath test to determine how much alcohol is present in their bloodstream, said Gamble.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Retton is reported to have refused a roadside breath test and a blood test.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Retton reportedly refused a roadside breath test and a blood test.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
The one who was riding his bicycle registered a detectable blood alcohol content on a portable breath test.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
According to Coello’s report, a breath test found Fernandez’s blood alcohol level at .142 grams per 210 liters of breath.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The crash was investigated by the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, which found through a breath test that Sperry’s alcohol content was .226, the release said.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2025
The results of a breath test taken at the scene showed the man’s blood alcohol content at 0.189, more than double the legal limit of 0.08, according to the incident report.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
The tests can also indicate to officers whether the driver should undergo a blood alcohol content test or a breath test to determine how much alcohol is present in their bloodstream, said Gamble.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Retton is reported to have refused a roadside breath test and a blood test.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Retton reportedly refused a roadside breath test and a blood test.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
The one who was riding his bicycle registered a detectable blood alcohol content on a portable breath test.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
According to Coello’s report, a breath test found Fernandez’s blood alcohol level at .142 grams per 210 liters of breath.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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“Breath test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breath%20test. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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