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 labored breathing in dogs could be a sign of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 18 June 2024
To Polly, there’s always a more stylish way of speaking, sleeping, breathing.
—Vogue, 17 June 2024
This could cause symptoms like confusion, difficulty breathing, and rapid heart rate.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 June 2024
Tai chi and qigong classes: Learn how to improve wellness, range of motion, breathing capacity and many other benefits.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2024
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 18 June 2024
To Polly, there’s always a more stylish way of speaking, sleeping, breathing.
—Vogue, 17 June 2024
This could cause symptoms like confusion, difficulty breathing, and rapid heart rate.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 June 2024
Tai chi and qigong classes: Learn how to improve wellness, range of motion, breathing capacity and many other benefits.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2024
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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