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sighed

  • past participle of sigh.
  • past tense form of sigh.

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Sighed heavily and turned away from the microphone.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2021

Sighed Spielberg, “I hate this, but go ahead.”

From New York Times • Jun. 11, 2021

Sighed his wife, “Darling, most Are just saying you’re grossing them out.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2019

Sighed USC coach Lane Kiffin, "I'm sure somebody around the country will give us a lesson to learn from."

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2011

Wild crocus flowers in copse and hedge—   In sunlight, clustering thick below, Sighed for the firwood's shaded ledge,   Where sparkled yet a line of snow.

From Poems by Jean Ingelow, In Two Volumes, Volume II. by Ingelow, Jean