chest heaves
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the chest moves up and down with great effort, e.g. after running
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- After sprinting up the hill, his chest heaves with every breath.
- She collapsed onto the bed, her chest heaving with silent sobs.
- The patient's chest heaved violently during the coughing fit.
- If you run that fast, your chest will be heaving by the finish line.
- He lay on the ground, gasping for air, his chest heaving uncontrollably.
- As the monster approached, her chest began to heave in terror.
- I can see your chest heaving; you should sit down and rest.
- His chest had heaved for several minutes before his breathing finally returned to normal.
- The weightlifter's muscular chest heaved rhythmically as he prepared for the final lift.
- Overwhelmed with frustration, he leaned against the wall, his broad chest heaving under his shirt.