sighed

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The student body collectively sighed “Alas, this too,” but then mobbed the dorms anyway, cheering and hugging fearlessly with unmasked smiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

"There was just a little bit of heat, then bam, they bombed again, and now nothing works," Yeromina sighed.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

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

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

“Formal attire requested”? “There will be dancing on the terrace”? “Regrets only”? Then she sighed and put down her pen, for the spell of pretending was broken.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood