sharp breath

Examples (10)

• She took a sharp breath as the cold water hit her skin.
• He drew a sharp breath in pain when the doctor touched his injured arm.
• There was a collective sharp intake of breath from the audience at the final plot twist.
• A sharp breath escaped him as he saw the car speeding towards them.
• Waking from the nightmare, he sat up with a sharp breath.
• I heard her sharp breath from across the room and knew something was wrong.
• Before diving, she took a final sharp breath of the chilly air.
• His only reply to the accusation was a sharp, audible breath.
• With a sharp intake of breath, she realized she had left the keys inside.
• The sudden loud noise made everyone in the library draw a sharp breath.