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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Tai chi and qigong classes: Learn how to improve wellness, range of motion, breathing capacity and many other benefits.
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by the toxin that attacks the body's nerves, causing difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis and even death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 June 2024
The drug can complicate breathing and increase demands on the heart.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 June 2024
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by the toxin that attacks the body's nerves, causing difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis and even death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 June 2024
The drug can complicate breathing and increase demands on the heart.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 June 2024
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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