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Sigh

/sˈaɪ/
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(verb) To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

Once outside, I gave a deep sigh of relief.
Light shines on my sigh of doubt.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She let out a long ____ of relief when she finally finished the difficult exam and handed it in.

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