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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In severe cases, bird flu can cause breathing difficulty, pneumonia, seizures and death.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, activate the parasympathetic nervous system and help promote a state of rest.
—Heather Margonari, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
What if there were a pill that would instead induce that kind of calm breathing for you?
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Turn it on and the guide will teach you the 4-7-9 breathing method.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, activate the parasympathetic nervous system and help promote a state of rest.
—Heather Margonari, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
What if there were a pill that would instead induce that kind of calm breathing for you?
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Turn it on and the guide will teach you the 4-7-9 breathing method.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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