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exhalation discuss | |
Definition: | (noun) The act of expelling air from the lungs. |
Synonyms: | breathing out, expiration |
Usage: | He drew the first whiff of smoke deep into his lungs and expelled it in a long and lingering exhalation. |
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Nice post, Patty -Easypz
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