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panting

/pæntɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does panting mean?

verb

The act of breathing heavily, often due to exertion or heat. A sound of heavy breathing, often accompanied by a gasping or wheezing noise.

Example

"After running up the stairs, she was panting for air."

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