gasping

Example Sentences

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And while health care has deteriorated badly in recent years because of shortages of medicines and equipment, it remains free — a system gasping but not abandoned.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Narvaez, who appeared to be gasping to keep up with Vine on the demanding final Corkscrew climb, paid tribute to his teammate.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

He recalled gasping at the bill the first time they split a few rolls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

I was gasping for air and having difficulty maintaining balance when he stopped.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

And it was so strange that Jonah and Gary could have that conversation, while behind them, the other kids were gasping and shrieking.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix