1.   A few deep breaths to steady his racing pulse, and he was ready.

2.   Ah said Mr van der Luyden, drawing a deep breath.

3.   An irritating cough producing very little phlegm and becoming worse when taking a deep breath.

4.   As Caprice dances we both take a deep breath.

5.   Bernice sucked in a deep breath, searching for a tell-tale smell - and there it was!

6.   But the fear, whatever it was, was ebbing, and I could once again take deep breaths and release them.

7.   Claudia drew a deep breath and tried to steady her nerves.

8.   Dennis tells me to calm down, take a deep breath, and count back from a hundred.