How to Use breath in a Sentence

breath

noun
  • My mad dash for the bus left me gasping for breath.
  • I took a long breath before speaking again.
  • It's so cold outside that I can see my breath.
  • His lips puffed with each breath.
    — Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 June 2026
  • The breath was knocked out of me.
    — Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
  • Slow down and take a deep breath.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
  • Just take a deep breath and smile.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 12 June 2026
  • Jeanne’s breath came short and quick.
    — Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
  • There were some heavy, deep breaths.
    — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Hold for five breaths on each foot.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Try to stay calm and catch your breath.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 6 June 2026
  • Take five or more slow, deep breaths.
    — Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
  • So this feels like a breath of fresh air.
    — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Don’t hold your breath for this to work.
    — Kyle Cheromcha, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
  • This cake feels like a breath of fresh air.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The price of parts will take your breath away.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
  • Kind of like a breath of fresh spring air.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Hold for five to eight breaths, then switch sides.
    — Patrick Franco, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
  • None of us dared make even a breath of a sound.
    — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Stay in the stretch for five breaths on each side.
    — Riya Davda, Outside, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Hold for five long, deep breaths, then switch sides.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Take slow, steady breaths in and out through your nose.
    — Yoga With Kassandra, Outside, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Roger prays, and Amy takes her last breath.
    — Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
  • If a deal feels too easy, take a breath and check the source.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026
  • Even in my mind's eye, the view still takes my breath away.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
  • The sweet slow measure of her breath.
    — Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Take a breath and get grounded.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
  • Louis let out a hissing breath.
    — Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
  • His breath had the tang of sour bananas.
    — Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • Go ahead and take a seat for this, and then take a deep breath.
    — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026

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