As dark as iron in places, the sky at last grew heavy enough to press an anxious breath from the still afternoon.

"I'm not much of a talker," she said, drawing anxious breaths and jumbling her words as the Wisconsin countryside flew past.

Lars spoke with deep sarcasm and she took in an anxious breath.

It's only a passing calm, though, like the one you feel just after exhaling a deep, anxious breath.

Releasing an anxious breath, she went to answer the kitchen extension.

I took a deep breath, anxious to change the subject.

There was a commotion on deck as sailors hissed in anxious breaths and scowled at the grey shape.

He took a long, anxious breath.

Lloyd let out a tight, anxious breath.

Ronin expelled an anxious breath, forcing himself to turn the key and push open the door.