gasp

Example Sentences

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The directors, who have also dabbled in the “Scream” franchise, would rather get a laugh than a gasp.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

We react in tandem with everyone else; we laugh, cry, scream, jump and gasp at the same time.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

"When you first immerse, you get an involuntary gasp and rapid breathing," she explains.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

The disorder, which affects millions of Americans, can cause a person to gasp for air or wake frequently at night and can have long-term complications, including heart problems, if untreated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Razi woke up with a gasp when he slammed into something hard.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook