Example Sentences
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Gasps turned to cheers as his safety brake snapped into place, halting the fall.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Gasps could be heard from the audience when fans realised what was happening, but then applause as the star was slowly lowered to the ground, smiling and waving to the crowd.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025
Gasps Dreux, “I thought that was the year of establishment!”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025
Gasps filled the room when a Heritage Auctions employee manning the phone relayed the figure.
From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2022
Gasps and shouts come from the crowd behind me.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
