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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So where does hope lie for clean breathing, healthy living and economic growth?
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Dr. Mark A. Boyer, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
Lying on your side may make breathing slightly easier.8
Jaundice is a condition that occurs when there is a buildup of the pigment bilirubin in the blood.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 3 Aug. 2025
The effects can be felt right away, says the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), with symptoms including a scratchy throat, coughing, trouble breathing, and chest pain.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 2 Aug. 2025
The Goshen Township Fire Department was dispatched to the 1500 block of East Meadowbrook Drive on Nov. 4 for a report of a 4-month-old girl experiencing breathing problems after a fall, police said.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 1 Aug. 2025
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Dr. Mark A. Boyer, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
Lying on your side may make breathing slightly easier.8
Jaundice is a condition that occurs when there is a buildup of the pigment bilirubin in the blood.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 3 Aug. 2025
The effects can be felt right away, says the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), with symptoms including a scratchy throat, coughing, trouble breathing, and chest pain.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 2 Aug. 2025
The Goshen Township Fire Department was dispatched to the 1500 block of East Meadowbrook Drive on Nov. 4 for a report of a 4-month-old girl experiencing breathing problems after a fall, police said.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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