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.