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

Not until the prime minister approves a candidate, and the outgoing general passes a bamboo baton to his successor, does the nation heave a sigh of relief.

From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2022

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

She seemed to heave a sigh of relief when he once more moved on.

From The Native Born or, the Rajah's People by Wylie, I. A. R. (Ida Alexa Ross)