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

If you live in a city, you might heave a sigh of relief.

From Slate • Dec. 6, 2022

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

Angela would heave a sigh of relief, for she could feel instantly any distress or inability that he felt, but her joy was of short duration.

From The "Genius" by Dreiser, Theodore