gasps

Example Sentences

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Gasps turned to cheers as his safety brake snapped into place, halting the fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Gasps could be heard from the audience when fans realised what was happening, but then applause as the star was slowly lowered to the ground, smiling and waving to the crowd.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

Gasps Dreux, “I thought that was the year of establishment!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

Gasps, groans, tears - and eventually sighs of relief and applause - followed.

From Washington Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Gasps and shouts come from the crowd behind me.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed