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.
is breasting
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present progressiveof breast (3rd person singular).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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Another man is leading an army into battle, while 5some Doctor MacClure is breasting the storm in the darkness as he goes forth on his mission of mercy.
From The Vitalized School by Francis B. Pearson
We change the scene once more, and transport our readers over the ocean waves to a noble ship which is breasting those waves right gallantly.
From The Madman and the Pirate by Arthur Twidle
Once more he is breasting the flood—on—on—ah! hear those shouts of triumph!
From The Tiger Hunter by Mayne Reid
