gasps

Example Sentences

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Gasps turned to cheers as his safety brake snapped into place, halting the fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Gasps Dreux, “I thought that was the year of establishment!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

Gasps, groans, tears - and eventually sighs of relief and applause - followed.

From Washington Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Gasps of surprise from the audience signaled the sudden shock of real-world horror.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2022

Gasps sound from the crowd of kids gathered around us.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston