gasping

Example Sentences

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“I had kind of a mental health breakdown,” Tyson said, describing sleep deprivation so severe she felt drunk and anxiety attacks that left her gasping for air.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"I measured quite low, even though my OCD means when I am triggered, I'm cleaning for two to three hours with pure bleach and I'm gasping for air," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Narvaez, who appeared to be gasping to keep up with Vine on the demanding final Corkscrew climb, paid tribute to his teammate.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

For months, Jessica Newman has jolted awake gasping in the darkness at 5 a.m., just as she did on Jan. 8.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

The old woman appeared in the bedroom door, mouth open, gasping for air.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom