gasps
Example Sentences
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There’s no more fitting description of a documentary that’s cobbled together from the dying gasps of ’90s fashion culture, when glamor and mischief reigned supreme.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
The total eclipse plunged a vast swathe of Spain from broad daylight into darkness Wednesday, drawing awed gasps and applause from spectators gathered in parks and cities across the country.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
“No!” she gasps, covering her mouth but unable to hide the mischievous grin that’s broken across her face at the memory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Amid gasps and sobbing from the public gallery, prosecutor Steven Ball outlined the "chaotic" conditions inside the parlour, including how mould was seen on coffins and both excrement and bodily fluids on floors.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Ben don’t say nothing, just gasps and nods his head and follows us.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
