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Examples
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You may win yourself a breath-holding contest, but you also may be gambling with your life.
How To Hold Your Breath Longer… or Not | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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The Republicans of 2010 are all about childish breath-holding and ear-plugged Lalalala!
Bob Cesca: Killing the False Equivalency "Both Sides" Meme Bob Cesca 2010
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If ever there was an ancestor to the old “NBA is Fantastic” mantra, then perhaps this thrilling, spine-tingling, roller-coaster ride of a classic game served as a shining example of basketball at its breath-holding best.
One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011
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While Latinos fall on many different sides of the immigration debate, there was a collective breath-holding going on across many of our communities after the law was signed.
Maria Hinojosa: The Latino List: 'We Are America' Maria Hinojosa 2011
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If ever there was an ancestor to the old “NBA is Fantastic” mantra, then perhaps this thrilling, spine-tingling, roller-coaster ride of a classic game served as a shining example of basketball at its breath-holding best.
One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011
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The Republicans of 2010 are all about childish breath-holding and ear-plugged Lalalala!
Bob Cesca: Killing the False Equivalency "Both Sides" Meme Bob Cesca 2010
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The cast brainstormed possible contests, eventually settling on an eating contest, a breath-holding contest, and a challenge called "Hulking Out," which involved ripping off a T-shirt as fast as possible.
Scouring the City for a Laugh Andrew Marantz 2011
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The Republicans of 2010 are all about childish breath-holding and ear-plugged Lalalala!
Bob Cesca: Killing the False Equivalency "Both Sides" Meme Bob Cesca 2010
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While Latinos fall on many different sides of the immigration debate, there was a collective breath-holding going on across many of our communities after the law was signed.
Maria Hinojosa: The Latino List: 'We Are America' Maria Hinojosa 2011
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In a test of breath-holding, Mr. Singh, the coach, won at 2 minutes, 25 seconds.
Ancient Sport of India Touts Ties to Buddha, and Male Cheerleaders 2010
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