puff up
Example Sentences
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The stuffed dough is then pre-cut into wedges that puff up and become flaky, buttery pastries once they’re finished baking in the over.
From Salon • Aug. 7, 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
“I don’t want them to attack my little dog,” who has “little dog syndrome” and loves to puff up his tiny chest muscles, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2023
For this duo, Chocolate is the dominant figure, causing him to naturally puff up proudly.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2022
And Miss Lizzy, she watch Quincy like it make her sad to see Quincy puff up and sulkish.
From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles
