breaths

plural of breath

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of breaths The best way to make sure your words have a calming effect is to bend down to your child’s eye level, hold their hands in yours, and take a few deep breaths. Francesca Castagnoli, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026 Being out of breath and forcing myself to take deep breaths was one of them. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 The driver smoked Winstons, hitting the cig every two breaths or so. Literary Hub, 31 July 2026 Cahill also helped with CPR and rescue breaths using a bag valve mask on Cora. Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Five slow breaths before a walk or workout is a good place to begin. Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 30 July 2026 Instead, maybe try a mini dance party to your favorite song, or release tension with a few deep breaths and neck rolls. Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 27 July 2026 Deep breaths of cool marine air kept that giddy feeling going. Nancy Glowinski, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 On the other side of the exam room door was a toddler propped in her mother’s arms, coughing between guppy breaths. Joy Evers, STAT, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaths
Noun
  • When thoughtful pauses disappear, organizations eventually lose the ability to think collectively.
    Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Smaller and more rural jurisdictions have also adopted one-year pauses, including Queen Anne’s County on the Eastern Shore and Washington County in Western Maryland.
    Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The region’s mild climate and coastal breezes encourage an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Peak-season crowds begin to thin, evening breezes feel a little cooler and the countdown to Labor Day serves as a reminder to savor the season before shorter autumn days arrive.
    Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Robust cold-brew espresso is blended with a spirited kick of Fernie's Funnel Cake Cream Cocktail™, creating layers of deep coffee flavors and hints of vanilla.
    Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Do not retreat into hints and hope someone guesses correctly.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Parties have exploited lulls in fighting to buy time, rebuild capabilities and consolidate political or territorial gains ahead of the next round of conflict.
    Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
  • Getty Images There are lulls on the PGA Tour calendar, and this is one of those heading into the John Deere Classic this weekend.
    Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Their new peanut puffs, which come in both original peanut butter and peanut butter and strawberry variations, are our team’s current obsession.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Follow directions on your inhaler for how many puffs to take.
    Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Since then, there were brief flickers from the likes of Paul Robinson or Rob Green, but there was a natural ceiling as to whom Leeds fielded as their goalkeeper when outside the top division of English football.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • These flickers included a merely steady revenue projection from chipmaker Broadcom on its most recent earnings call as well as a construction pause for a data center being built in Wyoming.
    Tobias Burns, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The wardrobes, however spacious, were creaky; none of the typical five-star tech touches are present—no Nespresso machine, no Dyson hair dryer, no in-wall USB outlets, though there is a charging dock.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Extra beds, cots and bed rails are all available upon request, as well as touches to delight any little ones, including mini bathrobes, slippers and a selection of games and treats.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But take a closer look and the report actually provides glimmers of hope.
    TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • There were glimmers of form from Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) and Anthony Elanga (Sweden), both of whom need to hit the ground running in the coming season.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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