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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The weather service said in its post that cold water can have adverse effects on critical body functions like breathing and muscle function.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
That, in turn, is likely to give the Administration a bit of breathing room to allow its blockade to truly bite – and at least some latitude to ratchet up its pressure on the Iranian regime in other ways as well.
—Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Skin-to-skin contact slows down the baby's heart beat, improves their breathing and helps the mother with milk production.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Giuliani was hospitalized in critical but stable condition on Sunday, May 3, due to severe breathing issues.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
That, in turn, is likely to give the Administration a bit of breathing room to allow its blockade to truly bite – and at least some latitude to ratchet up its pressure on the Iranian regime in other ways as well.
—Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Skin-to-skin contact slows down the baby's heart beat, improves their breathing and helps the mother with milk production.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Giuliani was hospitalized in critical but stable condition on Sunday, May 3, due to severe breathing issues.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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