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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Hives that don’t improve with antihistamines or are accompanied by swelling, trouble breathing, or other signs of an allergic reaction.
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Alex Vance, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
The naloxone strengthened the man’s pulse and breathing, and his condition began to improve.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
There should be more breathing room under the second apron, but the Timberwolves are still likely a luxury-tax team, albeit one with a far more manageable bill than in some recent seasons.
—Danny Leroux, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The auction gives some breathing space to the market after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s pitch to remove the sales tax on food for two years set off a period of unprecedented volatility.
—Mia Glass, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
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Alex Vance, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
The naloxone strengthened the man’s pulse and breathing, and his condition began to improve.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
There should be more breathing room under the second apron, but the Timberwolves are still likely a luxury-tax team, albeit one with a far more manageable bill than in some recent seasons.
—Danny Leroux, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The auction gives some breathing space to the market after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s pitch to remove the sales tax on food for two years set off a period of unprecedented volatility.
—Mia Glass, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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