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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King suites give groups even more breathing room with separate lounge areas.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The goals came extremely late – the 89th minute and the sixth minute of stoppage time – to give the Galaxy a bit of breathing room.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026
The researchers also measured heart rate, breathing and sleep.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Parents describe feeling that if a device exists that can watch a baby’s breathing all night, then a truly responsible caregiver must use it.
—Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The goals came extremely late – the 89th minute and the sixth minute of stoppage time – to give the Galaxy a bit of breathing room.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026
The researchers also measured heart rate, breathing and sleep.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Parents describe feeling that if a device exists that can watch a baby’s breathing all night, then a truly responsible caregiver must use it.
—Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 2026.
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