gasp
noun
a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
is gasping
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present progressiveof gasp (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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While Jimmy sinks in his grief, Alice keeps him afloat by becoming a parentified child, even though she is gasping for air too.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2024
"The 1.5-degree goal is gasping for breath," Guterres said.
From Reuters ● Dec. 19, 2022
The problem is, gasping for air with each resurface expels too much carbon dioxide, disrupting the balance with oxygen and tricking the brain into thinking there’s no need to breathe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2022
When “Extra Time” begins, almost everyone is gasping for air.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2022
I look at Caleb, expecting to see the same thing happening to him, but all the blood seems to have drained from his face, and he is gasping.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
