gasp
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Footage shows the towering rocket erupt in an inferno, followed by a mushroom cloud of smoke as bystanders gathered to watch the launch gasp "Oh no!" and "Oh my God!"
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
“There was an audible gasp in the room.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The biggest gasp backstage was when 33-year-old Hull born Robert Aramayo beat Hollywood royalty to win the Bafta for leading actor.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
There was the lob from Ayton that James threw down left-handed, making teammates leap off their seats and fans gasp and cheer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
People gasp, but I’m amazed by it, curious.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing gasp
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Vocabulary from Readings 1, Unit 1
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