gasps

Example Sentences

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Dan Thomas, Reform's Welsh leader, nodded as Martin made his contribution, but the remarks were greeted with gasps from Plaid Cymru and Labour members.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

While much of today’s advances are less showy, focused on things like energy efficiency and reducing elevator wait-times, some of what the industry is working on may yet produce a few gasps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

But she was most nervous about facing returning champion Bob Mortimer, who entered season two to a chorus of dismayed gasps.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

It’s one of those Los Angeles gas stations that garners gasps, even shrieks, from Angelenos shocked by the cost per gallon, which is perpetually priced above other pumps across the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

She gasps when I get to the part about him finding it.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison