gulping

Example Sentences

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Vincent started gulping down studies and going to conferences, desperate to find a way to save his daughter.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2025

“You feel feverish, feel pain, and get tons of headaches. Once you’re at home, the pain starts. In you shoulders, back and arms,” Ródriguez said, gulping down water during a break.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2024

Over time Paul learnt to consciously breathe by gulping down air, using his throat muscles to force air into his lungs.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024

In fact, I was gulping some of the Sailing Goat’s excellent clam chowder when my innkeepers’ 22-foot boat puttered up to the dock.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

The last time I saw them, at the funeral, I had broken down and cried big gulping sobs.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan