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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Muscles involved in breathing may stop functioning properly.
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Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Ozone exposure is linked to trouble breathing and lung inflammation.
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Sofi Zeman
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
However Stewart's trouble breathing could be attributed to the high-altitude venue – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City, per TMZ – which sits at roughly 4,300 feet above sea level.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Practices such as breathing exercises, mindfulness and time in nature are frequently discussed in conversations about nervous system regulation.
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Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Ozone exposure is linked to trouble breathing and lung inflammation.
—
Sofi Zeman
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
However Stewart's trouble breathing could be attributed to the high-altitude venue – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City, per TMZ – which sits at roughly 4,300 feet above sea level.
—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Practices such as breathing exercises, mindfulness and time in nature are frequently discussed in conversations about nervous system regulation.
—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
21 June 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 27 Jun. 2026.
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