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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Full-length, cropped, slim-fit or with a little extra breathing room, choice abounds.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Difficulty or rapid breathing could also signify extreme dehydration, Barlow said.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
These wide-leg jeans have a structured fit, but still offer ample breathing room.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Yoga in the Gardens: Enjoy the beautiful gardens overlooking the lake under the shade of the trees for yoga, stretching and breathing.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Difficulty or rapid breathing could also signify extreme dehydration, Barlow said.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
These wide-leg jeans have a structured fit, but still offer ample breathing room.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Yoga in the Gardens: Enjoy the beautiful gardens overlooking the lake under the shade of the trees for yoga, stretching and breathing.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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