as in breathes
to inhale and exhale air
though unconscious, the patient is still respiring
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That shocked Pochettino, who is from Argentina, a country that lives and breathes soccer, and especially worships its national team, captained at this World Cup by the superstar Messi.
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The film breathes in a dynamic way, the last few beats taking a startling turn toward a somber wistfulness.
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“Respires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respires. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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