- present participle of gulp.
gulping
Example Sentences
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Nearby, crowds huddled in thin strips of shade outside pavilions, gulping free bottles of water that workers were distributing throughout the event.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
It’s the stuff of popcorn binging and soda gulping, a classic summertime treat.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2024
A few runners head home shortly after gulping down a quick glass of water, but most stay and socialize with one another for at least a couple of hours.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
Herrera, gulping back tears, said he was a friend of her son.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
Ivy slipped inside and pressed her back against the door while gulping deep breaths.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
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