Example Sentences

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Stewart gawps as though I have taken leave of my senses.

From The Guardian • Mar. 9, 2017

They noted down what was required by their forms, wrapped up the body in officialdom, tied it with red tape, and removed it amid gawps and gags of inquisitive neighbors.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2015

A&E has constructed the series as a homespun, slightly goofy reality sitcom that celebrates the Robertsons' traditional family values even as it gawps at their backwoods way of life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2014

Young gawps in incredulity – add impact to this ballroom blitz of a gig.

From The Guardian • Nov. 19, 2012

And the stunned way J. Bayard gawps at the piece of paper brings out a snicker from me.

From Shorty McCabe on the Job by Ford, Sewell