exhale
verb (used without object)
to emit breath or vapor; breathe out.
was exhaling
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past progressiveof exhale.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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“I remember feeling like I was exhaling from holding my breath for my whole life. Just intense relief from suffering.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2018
“It felt like everyone was exhaling a little bit,” Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 7, 2015
Rosenthal, the thrill-a-minute closer, was exhaling deeply after giving away the lead and leaving with the bases loaded.
From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2014
Dust erupted as if the earth was exhaling.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
Margaret drew out her handkerchief and covered her face with it, for a faint, sickening, drowsy odor was exhaling from Purcell's nostrils, and stealing her breath away.
From Faithful Margaret A Novel by Annie Ashmore
