gasped

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The audience gasped during the speech and were "irritated and annoyed" that someone had been on their phone, before cheering and applauding when the speech was over, the BBC understands.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"Muhammet hit the seagull!" he gasped, referring to the goalie.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

My eyes widened and I gasped, “Mine too!”

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2026

Johnson, like many, gasped when she saw Vonn’s knee buckle slightly on a jump during training Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

The door opened and all of us gasped.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom