She inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly, trying to relax. before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke
Recent Examples on the WebPeople who exhale more carbon dioxide are more attractive; generally, that means larger people. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 From there, begin to audibly exhale completely through your mouth around your tongue. Emilia Benton, SELF, 4 Aug. 2022 Perform 20 repetitions on one side, and then switch sides for 20 more repetitions, making sure to exhale into each stretch.Outside Online, 21 Sep. 2020 After his team could finally exhale, Campbell shook his fists in triumph.Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2022 How to do it: Slowly breathe in through your nose for a count of three to four seconds, hold your breath for three to four seconds, then slowly exhale for another three to four seconds. Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 20 May 2021 Inhale through your nose for the count of four, and exhale through your mouth for the count of six. Jeannine Amber, Essence, 3 Apr. 2022 Inhale gently and then exhale fully, but not forcefully. Dana Santas, CNN, 7 July 2021 During the doldrums, the grid will exhale, driving energy to factories, homes, offices, and devices. Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2022 See More
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Etymology
Middle English exalen, from Latin exhalare, from ex- + halare to breathe