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huffed

VERB
sigh, breathe out forcefully
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“I don’t understand why they’re still employed,” he once huffed to Joe Rogan.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

United, missing injured forwards Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha, huffed and puffed but could not find an equaliser despite 25 shots on goal to Everton's three.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

Celtic huffed and puffed against Kazakh side Kairat Almaty, but they were unable to even come close to finding the back of the net in a blunt display.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

“Yes, the company has agreed in principle to settle the lawsuit, and as reported, it does not include an apology,” Cheeks huffed to the investors, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

From Slate • Jul. 3, 2025

Grandma asked as Ernie and Genie huffed their way to the top.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds



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