sighed
Example Sentences
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Recently an honest woman who works for a top AI firm sighed in my presence when describing decision-making at this crucial moment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
After a short flight, a day at Venice Beach and the fastest glow-up ever for a mom of three, my date opened his hands, sighed and canceled the glorious evening I’d planned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
"This is worse than my teenagers at dinner," she sighed.
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
"The last attack of the game," he sighed afterwards.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
“Formal attire requested”? “There will be dancing on the terrace”? “Regrets only”? Then she sighed and put down her pen, for the spell of pretending was broken.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
