gasp

Example Sentences

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It wasn't long before he fell, and then again, to the gasps of the crowd.

From Barron's

That set the tone for the rest of his four-minute performance which drew gasps of disbelief from the crowd at the Milano Ice Skating Arena.

From Barron's

Lee said Choi "did not waver" after a brutal fall that drew audible gasps from the crowd during her first run.

From Barron's

The crowd gasped and clapped louder than at any other point of her program.

From Los Angeles Times

Except I’m drenched in sweat, gasping for breath, and my face is probably red and splotchy.

From Literature