heart-stopping

Example Sentences

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His resolve to protect the defenseless leads him to his most daring—and dangerous—act of bravery yet, one that will keep readers in suspense through the book’s heart-stopping final pages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Thousands flocked to the city of Weimar for a recent festival that celebrated the linguistic tradition with workshops, cabaret performances and even heart-stopping circus acrobatics.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

Archer bowled the super over in England's heart-stopping World Cup final triumph over New Zealand and, weeks later, returned to the same ground to make his Test bow against Australia.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

“Endling” isn’t an easy read, but it is brilliant and heart-stopping.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

There was a heart-stopping, ruby-red pinprick of a beauty mark just beneath her eye.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt