1.   And then history paused, just to catch its breath.

2.   At the top of the cliff we paused to catch our breath and look around.

3.   Both waders immediately filled and I caught my breath as freezing April waters began to stimulate sensitive nether regions.

4.   Cassie caught her breath, putting her hand over her mouth to stop herself from crying out.

5.   Despite her fear she caught her breath at such beauty.

6.   Exhausted and sweating from their exertions, they sat down to catch their breath and remove their outer clothing.

7.   I said, falling on to a chair, trying to catch my breath.

8.   It gives me a chance to catch my breath before we set off again.

9.   It was an enforced absence from work, but at least it gave me a little time to catch my breath before the final push.