puffed-up
Example Sentences
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"We found huge variation: some galaxies are beginning to settle into ordered rotation, but most are still chaotic, with gas puffed up and moving in all directions."
From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2025
As the Yantar pulled into its final stop in Kaliningrad, and the doors unsealed for the final time, he puffed up: "We fear nothing. We are brave."
From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025
For if we are too proud, too puffed up with self-worth, especially now, when we’re encircled by the sea’s embrace, in future time we’ll look like total fools.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2025
A plume of black smoke puffed up from the hangar’s ruins.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023
“How did she react? Never mind. I already know. She’s sitting here looking like one of those blowfish we saw at the aquarium—all puffed up and spiny.”
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
