Example sentences of "[verb] a long sigh " in BNC.
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| 1 | Parkin made a long sigh to give himself time to think . |
| 2 | She heard him running lightly down the stairs , and breathed a long sigh of relief . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | Sophie heaved a long sigh , then looked up as Helen came back to the table , her face drawn and anxious . |
| 5 | 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 . |
| 6 | Mr Donovan gave a long sigh of relief . |
| 7 | With one hand smoothing her unruly hair , and the other resting on her hip , he gave a long sigh of contentment . |
| 8 | Folding her against him , he gave a long sigh , then moved her back so that he could look into her face . |
| 9 | Leaning back in her chair , Mrs McMahon gave a long sigh . |
| 10 | She gave a long sigh . |
| 11 | When the secretary had at last left them , she lay back in her chair and gave a long sigh of exasperation . |
| 12 | They went out quietly and she gave a long sigh of relief . |
| 13 | I swallow , take a long sigh and look at him . |
| 14 | 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 ) . |