sigh

Example Sentences

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Helera noted with a sigh that he had yet to reach the "boundary" after nearly 11 hours on the road.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

"If Iran withdraws its team - an outcome that seems entirely plausible - Fifa is likely to breathe a sigh of relief given the scope for protest and unrest."

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Late Thursday night, The Wall Street Journal published an editorial with a headline that read like a prescient sigh of relief: “The Embarrassing Truth About Tariffs.”

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026

These lines inspired his interlocutor, at the start of a Q&A period, to note “the collective sigh of relief throughout this hall” during the secretary’s “message of reassurance and partnership.”

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2026

Jonesy—her arms crossed—kicks the toe of my shoe and lets out a sigh.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell