strangled gasp

Examples (20)

• She let out a strangled gasp when the door slammed behind her.
• She let out a strangled gasp of fear.
• With a strangled gasp, he dropped the phone and stumbled back.
• A strangled gasp escaped his lips as he saw the accident.
• I heard a strangled gasp from the crowd as the glass shattered.
• He heard a faint, strangled gasp from the other room.
• He managed only a strangled gasp before the pain overwhelmed him.
• The sudden revelation elicited a strangled gasp from the audience.
• The announcement drew a strangled gasp from the normally calm chairperson.
• With a strangled gasp, she clutched her chest in pain.
• She covered her mouth, suppressing a strangled gasp of surprise.
• A small, strangled gasp was the only sound she made.
• There was a moment of silence, then a single strangled gasp broke the hush.
• He stifled a strangled gasp to avoid drawing attention.
• “Wait—” he choked, his words ending in a strangled gasp.
• The horrifying sight caused her to emit a strangled gasp.
• Even the seasoned reporter gave a strangled gasp at the verdict.
• From the darkness, a strangled gasp hinted at someone's presence.
• The cold water hit his skin and a strangled gasp escaped his lips.
• Even after all these years, the memory still brought a strangled gasp to her throat.