huffed

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 • Feb. 14, 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

New Zealand huffed, puffed and improved in the second half, but were never able to inject jeopardy back into the contest.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 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

Dad huffed a near laugh, reached down for a handful of coal dust, and tossed it in the air.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam