gasped

Example Sentences

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"Muhammet hit the seagull!" he gasped, referring to the goalie.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

My eyes widened and I gasped, “Mine too!”

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2026

It is still a standout; I gasped when I saw it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

In a clip posted to Instagram, crowd members gasped, then started booing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

Aunt Kitty gasped and shot both hands to her tidy brown hair.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan