puffed

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Her mother was one of 2,075 brides wearing the “Blessing Dress,” a white polyester and satin gown with puffed sleeves and a modest high neckline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

As usual, Fellowship insiders in other countries puffed up their status at home last year by saying they’d been invited by Congress or even the president.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

"I was very puffed out, but I couldn't feel how tired I was."

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Describing the scene as the "wild west", Liverpool's Garnett describes fighting in rooms full of smoke while fans puffed on cigarettes.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Jack’s grandfather puffed on his pipe for a few moments, then leaned in close.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley