breathe in
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to take air into your lungs; to inhale
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- The yoga instructor said, "Breathe in slowly through your nose."
- She opened the bakery door and breathed in the warm scent of fresh bread.
- Breathing in polluted air can cause serious health problems.
- When you breathe in, your lungs expand to take in oxygen.
- He breathed in sharply when he saw the surprise.
- Remember to breathe in deeply to calm your nerves before the speech.
- It was so dusty in the attic that it was difficult to breathe in.
- Breathe in for a count of four, and then breathe out for six.
- I'm going to step outside to breathe in some fresh air.
- He stood on the cliff, breathing in the salty sea air.