puff up
Example Sentences
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Choices that would diminish other actors — oversized jackets, hunched shoulders, public mockery — only make him puff up bigger.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025
With plenty of baking powder and nothing heavy like fruits or nuts in the batter, they have a great rise and puff up on top.
From Salon • Jan. 2, 2025
I love being able to stand on the bike and huff and puff up or down the hill.
From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2024
Two girls puff up their chests and read like they’re trying out for the school play, while the rest stay seated.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2022
“Yes, I do,” I say, and I puff up my chest, just a little.
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
