puffed
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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
Bake: Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed and deeply golden.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 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
And Manchester United's Mateus Cunha made it three after the break on a night where Scotland huffed and puffed, but were ultimately outclassed.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
He raised his voice and puffed his chest and spoke so everyone could hear him.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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