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Meanings of sigh in English
Usage of sigh in English
1
After another loud sigh, he said, 'I help companies protect confidential information.'
2
At that moment, she heard someone sigh as if in great sadness.
3
I heard him sigh, as if some great tension had left him.
4
Roderick read a confirmation of action and exhaled a long, satisfied sigh.
5
With a sigh he said, Very well, Maggie, I see your point.
6
Didn't want to be disturbed. She let out a great shuddering sigh.
7
The young gentleman stopped abruptly; and the gardener heaved a sympathetic sigh.
8
The giant's jaws worked and he let go a long heavy sigh.
9
Arabonis let out a deep sigh, as though the question exasperated him.
10
Then I heard the sigh in the room which I had left.
11
Listen: already the wind is beginning to sigh in the branches overhead.
12
He sat wheezing for a moment, then let out a long sigh.
13
The women in the doorways gave a little sigh as he passed.
14
But let us not sigh for the moon; it would be useless.
15
Hermas obeyed with a sigh; Sirona opened the shutter and looked out.
16
How wonderful to be so in love, said Marie-Angélique with a sigh.
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Sigh through the time
Sigh across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Canada
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United States of America
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