chest heaves

Frequency: 6.55.2 per million words

the chest moves up and down with great effort, e.g. after running

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Examples (10)

  • 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.