Example Sentences

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It was gaping at the time, the hole created by Baker’s surprising departure, his reputation endorsed by a former teammate who had left the team a year earlier.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

In 1910, when Luisa had first viewed the palazzo, its crumbling walls had been overrun with ivy and its roof was gaping with holes.

From The Guardian • May 10, 2017

The wingers that he centered in 2010, the brothers Marian and Marcel Hossa, were on the ice against the Americans, but the hole in Slovakia’s offense was gaping.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2014

He peered over the top of his halfmoon spectacles at Harry, who was gaping at Snape’s face, which was continuing to swirl around the bowl.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

Ron was gaping at him; Hermione sat up, looking worried.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling