gasped

Example Sentences

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After the judge announced his ruling, Mangione supporters in the back pews of the gallery gasped in surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

"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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Cassiopeia howled mournfully as she choked and gasped on the floor.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood