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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Born weighing 2 pounds 5 ounces, the baby is attached to tubes that feed him and regulate his breathing.
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Katia Riddle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Over time, dysfunctional breathing reinforces poor posture and scapular instability.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Point being, beating either Georgia or Oklahoma would provide some potentially necessary breathing room.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2025
Repeat the breathing cycle four times.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
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Katia Riddle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Over time, dysfunctional breathing reinforces poor posture and scapular instability.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Point being, beating either Georgia or Oklahoma would provide some potentially necessary breathing room.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2025
Repeat the breathing cycle four times.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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