Breathe
Wait
Wait verb - To remain in place in readiness or expectation of something.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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The goal of the fight is to punch one of the heads unconscious and wait for the other one to breathe fire.
Source: Video Game / Wario World -
Batman Can Breathe in Space: Rick Hunter, while stranded with Minmei during The Long Wait, used an unpressurized flight suit and scarf to try holding his breath for a quick space walk.
Source: Anime / Robotech
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Wait and Breathe. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/breathe/wait
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