almost gasp
Frequency: 6.57.5 per million words
To nearly gasp but stop oneself just in time.
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Examples (10)
- Denise almost gasped aloud in astonishment.
- I almost gasped when the final plot twist was revealed.
- She almost gasped, but caught herself at the last second.
- We almost gasped at the price until we noticed the discount.
- He almost gasped for air after the sprint, then steadied his breathing.
- I almost gasp every time I watch that jump, even though I know it's safe.
- They almost gasped at his boldness, then broke into applause.
- You will almost gasp when you see how small the device is.
- The crowd almost gasped as the tightrope wobbled, but the performer recovered.
- I had almost gasped out loud before remembering to stay quiet.