breast
noun
(in bipeds) the outer, front part of the thorax, or the front part of the body from the neck to the abdomen; chest.
are breasting
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present progressiveof breast.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The amusing thing about an endeavor of this sort is that it flatters playgoers that they are breasting the cultural deeps, while the production itself merely dips its toes in a dramatic masterpiece.
From Time Magazine Archive
Suddenly a universal shout of triumph is heard, and as the joyous cheers die in echoes through the forest, we are breasting the smoother waters of the Ottawa above the rapids.
From Lands of the Slave and the Free Cuba, the United States, and Canada by Henry A. Murray
It won't be always, David, dear—someone must make the break—our dear young things in the big cities are breasting the waves, David.
From The Shield of Silence by George Loughridge
Type of love that bears life's testing, They earth's rudest storms are breasting; Harmed not—so together borne; And like girl to lover clinging, Passing time is only bringing Strength for every coming morn.
From The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 by Various
I have often wished that I had means to provide a home, not for "fallen women," but for those patient toilers who are breasting the cruel, overwhelming waves of adversity.
From Clemence The Schoolmistress of Waveland by Retta Babcock
