as in breathing
to inhale and exhale air
though unconscious, the patient is still respiring
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breathing
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The Sleep Problem Most Couples Never Talk About The ResMed 2026 Global Sleep Survey of 30,000 people across 13 markets found that 80% of those in relationships report disrupted sleep due to their partner, with snoring or loud breathing the most common cause at 36%.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
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For the non-Nintendo among us, Bowser is Mario’s enemy, a fire-breathing monster and leader of the Koops.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Respiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respiring. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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