They could finally breathe.

Meaning: This means that they were able to take air into and out of the lungs after a long time.

Choice of Words: Could means to be able to do something. Finally means at the end of a period of time or after a long delay. Breathe means to take air into and out of the lungs. "They could finally breathe" means that they were able to take air into and out of the lungs at the end of a period of time or after a long delay.

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