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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Impaired breathing can lead to a fatal asthma attack.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Guided breathwork sessions: Practicing intentional breathing, such as box breathing or alternate nostril breathing, can quickly calm anxiety and improve your focus.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Symptoms can range from the mild, such as burning or itchy eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, and headache, to severe respiratory issues, including difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, fatigue, and chest pain.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
This law gives millions of Californians breathing room and hits the pause button on insurance non-renewals while people recover.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Guided breathwork sessions: Practicing intentional breathing, such as box breathing or alternate nostril breathing, can quickly calm anxiety and improve your focus.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Symptoms can range from the mild, such as burning or itchy eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, and headache, to severe respiratory issues, including difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, fatigue, and chest pain.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
This law gives millions of Californians breathing room and hits the pause button on insurance non-renewals while people recover.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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