puffed out

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

She smiles broadly, her chest puffed out like a robin in early spring.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

Their chests were puffed out during the national anthem and their self-belief did not waver, as they rolled Australia for 199 with disciplined bowling and fielding.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2023

One day he saw that Antwoine came to class with his chest puffed out and an intense edge to his smile.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2023

The hare puffed out his narrow chest and stood with paw on heart, his eyes closed and ears standing straight up.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques