sigh
verb (used without object)
to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief.
was sighing
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past progressiveof sigh.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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As a cool breeze wafted up from the gulch, Martin remarked that the canyon was sighing with relief.
From The Guardian ● May 25, 2018
The poor CEO was sighing and slouching in his chair, scowling, until finally he completely shut down into arms crossed in a death grip and a scowl.
From Forbes ● Mar. 3, 2015
But just as I was sighing for Jesse, he showed up and also failed to ask them.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2012
Molly sighed, and Malinda glared at her, but she was sighing at the voice, not at her sister.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 20, 2010
As we were passing the old Medusa Cement factory, I heard a long hiss and thought that my yia yia, sitting next to me, was sighing over her misfortunes.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
