Example sentences of "a long sigh " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mr Donovan gave a long sigh of relief . |
| 2 | Benstede pursed his lips and let out a long sigh . |
| 3 | But this week , the members of John Major 's new administration , whether reappointees or freshmen , will simply emit a long sigh of relief and satisfaction , and think of England ( or in a few cases , Scotland , Wales or Northern Ireland ) . |
| 4 | I swallow , take a long sigh and look at him . |
| 5 | ’ There was a long sigh and then a sobbing , and so desolate and so hopeless was the sound that the three listening minds were splintered with anguish . |
| 6 | Parkin made a long sigh to give himself time to think . |
| 7 | Cindy Hill breathed out a long sigh of relief . |
| 8 | When he had vanished from sight she expelled a long sigh and allowed the mask to slip away from her face , slowing returning to her towel and lying down flat on it . |
| 9 | She heard him running lightly down the stairs , and breathed a long sigh of relief . |
| 10 | With a long sigh he drew her close , his lips seeking hers . |
| 11 | ‘ Belinda , ’ he said on a long sigh , ‘ go into the party , would you ? |
| 12 | ‘ But I 'm so glad to be home , ’ Faye confessed on a long sigh . |
| 13 | As she let her breath out on a long sigh Hilary moved reluctantly away . |
| 14 | Letting his breath out on a long sigh , he changed his mind . |
| 15 | With one hand smoothing her unruly hair , and the other resting on her hip , he gave a long sigh of contentment . |
| 16 | With a long sigh , she turned and pulled the door shut . |
| 17 | Folding her against him , he gave a long sigh , then moved her back so that he could look into her face . |
| 18 | With a long sigh of his own , he rested his elbows on his knees and leant forward . |
| 19 | Giving a long sigh , she chewed on her lip for a moment as she wondered how to explain the other things that were bothering her . |
| 20 | Outside , Mitch let his breath out in a long sigh of relief . |
| 21 | With a long sigh , she tried to shake off her sombre mood . |
| 22 | With a long sigh , and a great many troubled thoughts , Ellie got ready for bed . |
| 23 | Leaning back in her chair , Mrs McMahon gave a long sigh . |
| 24 | With a long sigh , Ellie said woodenly , ‘ Because Gramps asked me to . ’ |
| 25 | With a long sigh , she turned to face him . |
| 26 | She gave a long sigh . |
| 27 | When the secretary had at last left them , she lay back in her chair and gave a long sigh of exasperation . |
| 28 | She suddenly let out a long sigh and swept her hair from her face . |
| 29 | She gave out a long sigh . |
| 30 | Sophie heaved a long sigh , then looked up as Helen came back to the table , her face drawn and anxious . |