heart-stopping
Example Sentences
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Nearly every scene is gripping, but the way Labro and cinematographer Pierre Petit shoot Ventura’s escape through a World War II bunker above a beach in Normandy is heart-stopping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 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
“Endling” isn’t an easy read, but it is brilliant and heart-stopping.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2025
Hilary Rosen, chair of Bafta's television committee, said: "The list includes heart-warming and heart-stopping surprises that got us all talking, and speaks to the power of great television to have real and lasting impact."
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2025
There were even a couple of heart-stopping falls.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
