gasping

Example Sentences

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This time, Freeman and replacement Guy Pepper were dispatched to the sin-bin late on to leave England, gasping at 1,753m above sea level, down to 13 men for the final eight minutes.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 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

I was gasping for air and having difficulty maintaining balance when he stopped.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

Natalie’s mother burst up out of the water beside her, gasping for breath, and Natalie grabbed her.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz