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Elaine Yule, 38, and Kim Postlethwaite, 39, were panting as they got to the top of the steps.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"You expect him to be breathing heavily and panting after that. But no, he still has the energy to really celebrate."

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

When the congregation responds with rhythmic panting that slowly builds to shrieks of grief and passion, Ann finally feels at home — the burdens she’s been carrying all her life, cast into the ether.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

Luna, who started weight pulling in 2021, worked without panting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

They clambered together up into the cave, greatly relieved and panting for breath.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig