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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a gasp of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a sudden intake of breath, often in response to surprise, shock, or awe.
Example: "As the magician revealed his final trick, there was a gasp of amazement from the audience."
Alternatives: "a breath of" or "a sigh of".
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Each one drew a gasp of appreciation.
It was more a gasp of relief.
She took a gasp of air and began crying.
There was a gasp of horror from the audience.
In everyday life, when someone falls out of a wheelchair, you hear a gasp of horror.
No wonder Mrs. Cameron's no-show hat brought a gasp of shock.
My answer was a big yes and a gasp of amazement, all at the same time".
But in Marking's documentary, you can hear a gasp of horror when Setara starts to dance.
It's a gasp of pleasure at the spectacle of the lightning forking across the sky.
A change of gowns for the second half elicited a gasp of pleasure from audience members.
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It caused an gasp of horror in the courtroom.
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