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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And while the Federal Communications Commission has given the company more breathing room to reach coverage targets, that also pushes out the timeframe for generating additional revenues.
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Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Rapid breathing can also develop in response to an underlying condition.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
After several months on various breathing supports, John required a tracheostomy at 7 months old.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
This makes breathing—especially at night—a little tricky.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Rapid breathing can also develop in response to an underlying condition.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
After several months on various breathing supports, John required a tracheostomy at 7 months old.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
This makes breathing—especially at night—a little tricky.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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