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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Obviously a big hit to open up the game a little bit and give us some breathing room.
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Nasal breathing produces nitric oxide, which improves oxygen absorption and dilates blood vessels.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
A little breathing room goes a long way.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Over the two-week period of initial treatment, many patients showed an increasing ability to control their breathing and diminish the negative emotions surging through them.
—Krys Fluker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Nasal breathing produces nitric oxide, which improves oxygen absorption and dilates blood vessels.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
A little breathing room goes a long way.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Over the two-week period of initial treatment, many patients showed an increasing ability to control their breathing and diminish the negative emotions surging through them.
—Krys Fluker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 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 30 Mar. 2026.
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