gasping

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Fonseca's biggest weapon is the ferocious forehand that leaves opponents beaten and spectators gasping with excitement.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

By that point, Illinois was already rolling, well on their way to a 101-65 victory that left USC gasping for air.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Meanwhile, many local broadcasters are gasping to stay solvent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Narvaez, who appeared to be gasping to keep up with Vine on the demanding final Corkscrew climb, paid tribute to his teammate.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Richard didn’t understand why his family was gasping, thinking that it was because of the slight to his new fiancée.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland