breathing
noun
breath·ing
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Definition of breathing
: either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence
Examples of breathing in a Sentence
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But until very recently the audition was still at least an exchange between two sides, a living breathing embrace or rejection. — New York Times, "Get Out of My Light, Honey. I’m Auditioning Here.," 30 Aug. 2019 Zen teacher Aaron Arnold will lead a series of short meditations, including breathing techniques, sitting meditation and walking meditation. — cleveland.com, "University Heights Fall Fest set for Oct. 6; Democracy Day is Sept. 9 in Shaker Heights; more: Press Run," 30 Aug. 2019 Most people eventually were hospitalized, and many ended up requiring breathing assistance, including mechanical ventilation. — Erin Allday, SFChronicle.com, "First death reported from lung disease tied to vaping, as illness count climbs," 23 Aug. 2019 During the trial, the prosecution argued that Pantaleo used a chokehold on Garner, and intended to restrict the man’s breathing. — P.r. Lockhart, Vox, "Daniel Pantaleo, the NYPD officer involved in Eric Garner’s death, has been fired," 19 Aug. 2019 Everything is different at a mile above sea level: recovery time, movement of pitches, breathing. — Stephanie Apstein, SI.com, "Nolan Arenado's Low-Key Persona Fuels His Stardom," 9 Aug. 2019 An older kid could practice deep breathing or write her thoughts down on paper and then tear it up and throw it away. — Tamekia Reece, Good Housekeeping, "How to Spot and Treat Anxiety in Kids, According to Child Psychologists," 7 Aug. 2019 Intubation involves the insertion of a tube into an individuals’ mouth and partially down the throat to create an clear breathing passage. — Mike Carter, The Seattle Times, "Bellingham sued by brother of dead man whose corpse was used for medical training by fire department," 17 July 2019 The infection had begun to shut down her organs; doctors put her in a coma and hooked her up to a breathing machine. — The Economist, "Attack of the superbugs: July 2041," 5 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'breathing.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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