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

When “Extra Time” begins, almost everyone is gasping for air.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2022

"She needs CPR immediately," the good Samaritan says as he is gasping for breath, while police are heard calling for someone to bring over an automated external defibrillator.

From Fox News • Jul. 21, 2021

Rome is gasping after 72 percent less rain than normal fell in July, according to Sky Italia's weather TV channel.

From Reuters • Jul. 24, 2017

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