puffed out
Example Sentences
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Trump, soaking in the praise from his aides and the guests, crossed his arms and puffed out his chest, people familiar with the event said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
An October 1992 Texaco refinery explosion in Wilmington blew out windows, shook houses like an earthquake and puffed out potentially toxic vapor that went downwind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
"I was very puffed out, but I couldn't feel how tired I was."
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
As the dust settled, Woakes, pads still on, sat and puffed out his cheeks on the Headingley dressing room benches, as Stokes had done four years earlier.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2023
Then, looking pleased with himself, he puffed out his feathers, gave a great braaawk, and waddled into the Paqo’s home as if he were a welcome and expected guest.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
