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Collocations for gasp - noun

ADJ.

big, great | little, short, small | quick, sharp, sudden | loud | low | audible | shocked | strangled | involuntary

VERB + GASP

give, let out | stifle | bring
The stunt brought shocked gasps from the audience.
hear | take (in)
taking in great gasps of air

GASP + VERB

escape sb

PREP.

between ~s
‘Listen carefully,’ he said, between gasps of breath.
in ~s
He leant against the railing, his breath coming in short gasps.
with a ~
She spun round with a little gasp of delight.
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