huff
Example Sentences
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“Art is about building a new foundation, not just laying something on top of what’s already there,” Prince famously huffed to Billboard in 2013.
From Salon
Aunt Melissa huffs but turns to her salad.
From Literature
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He let out a little huff, but then waved his paw in a very dramatic gesture.
From Literature
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His Ray always seems to be hiding behind a motorcycle visor even when he’s not and when he deigns to speak, the words trail off in a huff of exhaustion.
From Los Angeles Times
Aunt Pretty huffed and started crocheting with a vengeance.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.