heart-stopping

Example Sentences

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It was a heart-stopping moment for the couple.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Thousands flocked to the city of Weimar for a recent festival that celebrated the linguistic tradition with workshops, cabaret performances and even heart-stopping circus acrobatics.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

“Endling” isn’t an easy read, but it is brilliant and heart-stopping.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

With De Jong and Olmo starting, he discovered what he believes is his best XI in that heart-stopping 5-4 win in January against Benfica in the Champions League first phase.

From BBC • May 15, 2025

Then we are underground, waiting through the heart-stopping darkness, in the rattling, hurtling subway.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari