padded

Example Sentences

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Kayleigh, who owns a children's fashion brand, said she understood having an extra layer of protection in swimwear for modesty purposes, but said this particular padded design was "not OK" for an eight-year-old girl.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

As gas prices continue to cause consternation for many drivers, visiting the pump has padded the wallet of at least one person in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Preston Tucker’s 1948 Tucker 48 featured innovations like a padded dashboard, four-wheel independent suspension, and a “frunk,” with 47 of 51 vehicles surviving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The increase in employment March — the biggest in 15 months — was padded by the return of 31,000 striking nurses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

With no more noise than the shadow of a winging hawk, Rowdy turned and padded from sight in the folding green.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls