look big
Example Sentences
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And yet, though he at first worried he wouldn’t look big enough, Gadd refused to portray Ruben with a chiseled physique conceived for mere aesthetics.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
When asked by defence barrister Gill Batts KC why he had taken the photos, he said they were to send to his friends on a group chat because he wanted to "look big".
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025
According to reports of the attacks, the tom flapped its wings, puffed itself up to look big, scratched several people with its talons and, of course, gobbled at people.
From Washington Post • Jun. 15, 2022
The wildlife department has an extensive list of tips to avoid conflict with cougars, and what to do if attacked: make yourself look big, fight back, and don’t run.
From Seattle Times • May 29, 2022
“It doesn’t look big enough for fifteen people,” I said, looking at the framing.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
