panting
- present participle of pant.
Example Sentences
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It said heatstroke was a "silent killer" and signs included heavy panting, drooling, vomiting, or uncoordinated movement.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
His breathing was heavy and he was panting, she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
On certain climbs, I topped out panting and exhausted, then realized my bike was in its hardest gear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
They sit toe to toe on the gym floor, and Ilya offers a red-faced, panting Shane his water bottle.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2026
As we trotted off the pitch, sweaty and panting, Uncle Jack stood up and applauded.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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