sighed

Example Sentences

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After a short flight, a day at Venice Beach and the fastest glow-up ever for a mom of three, my date opened his hands, sighed and canceled the glorious evening I’d planned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

"This is worse than my teenagers at dinner," she sighed.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

"The last attack of the game," he sighed afterwards.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

“When you get old, they push you aside,” he sighed.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

Hannie sighed, then she flopped down on the bed, the spark gone out of her.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler