heave a sigh of relief

Example Sentences

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Sierra Canyon High fans can heave a sigh of relief after the Southern Section included the Trailblazers among eight teams selected for the Open Division boys’ basketball playoffs on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2023

It is too early yet to heave a sigh of relief.

From The Guardian • Apr. 24, 2017

Will we heave a sigh of relief, or shriek in horror?

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2016

The bureaucrats will heave a sigh of relief and go back to doing what they've long thought a "normal" Army, Air Force, and Navy should be doing.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2011

We heave a sigh of relief with Jeanne de Montfort; for our sympathies are always with those who fight the good fight.

From Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) by Butler, Pierce