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gulp for air

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gulp for air
Fig. to eagerly or desperately try to get air or a breath. Tom gulped for air after trying to hold his breath for three minutes. Mary came up out of the water, gulping for air.
See also: air, gulp


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Fernald practically has to gulp for air as she rushes to tick off the issues driving "the movement.
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