There was a collective intake of breath, and he nodded to the squad.

There was a collective intake of breath from the bridge crew, and even Spock raised an eyebrow.

The sharp collective intake of breath suggested that his words were not lost on the audience.

There had been a collective intake of breath in that moment.

A collective intake of breath could be heard throughout the room.

A collective intake of breath seemed to come from the audience, followed by rousing applause.

There was a sharp collective intake of breath among our six spectators.

When the mayor took to the stage, you could hear a collective intake of breath.

The collective intake of breath from most of those around the table assured her that she had everyone's complete attention.

A collective intake of breath came from all sides.