Example Sentences
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And as Ma gasps her final breaths, she makes her smart little girl promise to never lose sight of her ultimate goal.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
There were gasps in the public gallery as the judge explained that.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Dan Thomas, Reform's Welsh leader, nodded as Martin made his contribution, but the remarks were greeted with gasps from Plaid Cymru and Labour members.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
They erupt in a chorus of cheers and gasps as they watch paper fortunes being made and erased in seconds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Connor gasps as the clam wriggles its short neck.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
