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huffed

VERB
sigh, breathe out forcefully
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And Manchester United's Mateus Cunha made it three after the break on a night where Scotland huffed and puffed, but were ultimately outclassed.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

“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

DAMASCUS, Syria — Standing in the dilapidated ATM hall of his bank, Maher Elias huffed a sigh equal parts exasperation and exhaustion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2025

He picked up his head, but when he saw I didn’t have any food, he huffed and lay back down.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon


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