huff

Example Sentences

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Her cheeks are red and she’s huffing like she’s been running.

From Literature

Mamá lets out a wail that I can hear as I am huffing and puffing up the tall staircase to our apartment after returning home from school.

From Literature

The movie is fueled by pure star power and you can’t fault Oscar voters for huffing its fumes.

From Los Angeles Times

Owen huffed and panted and sweated inside his clothes.

From Literature

“Because, foolish girl,” she huffed, turning around from the fireplace with a devilish grin, “I am Madam Lucille herself.”

From Literature