gape
Example Sentences
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On the sloping shoreline of the Greek Aegean island of Milos, a vast construction site has left a gaping wound into the island's trademark volcanic rock.
From Barron's
They gaped at him, and he stared back defiantly.
From Literature
For baseball, he believes, a salary cap would be a good thing, given the gaping revenue disparities among teams.
From Los Angeles Times
He has implemented major austerity measures — including more than 1,000 layoffs last year — to shore up a gaping budget deficit.
From Los Angeles Times
That indicates the gaping discount Russia must accept from buyers.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
