in a huff
Example Sentences
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Skepticism predominated at the time, with Microsoft Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott fearing OpenAI might "storm off to Amazon in a huff."
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
After a suit-and-tie celebration, which neither seems too celebratory about, Shane leaves his hotel room in a huff and escapes to the hotel gym for a late night stationary bike ride.
From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026
When former Representative George Santos, the serial fabulist, was expelled from Congress by his colleagues in December, he left in a huff, declaring, “to hell with this place.”
From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2024
It could also prompt him to leave in a huff after the season if Garbers retains the starting role.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2023
It had to go off somewhere to sit in a huff, unruffle its feathers, and regain its ruthless composure.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
