huffing and puffing

Example Sentences

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Inevitably, amid the weekly huffing and puffing, you share stories and life updates with a trainer, who oftentimes becomes a friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

Despite their far-from-ideal preparations, there was no huffing and puffing from Andreatta and her players.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

"If you are huffing and puffing and unable to hold a conversation for some of that time you have hit the sweet spot."

From Science Daily • Sep. 29, 2023

Others discount the findings, interpreting them as huffing and puffing from students that they predict will still go wherever they get the most financial aid.

From Washington Times • May 1, 2023

Manchee’s huffing and puffing, his back fur all ridged, hopping around like the ground is hot, looking as charged up and confused as I am, tho completely hopeless about keeping in any way cool.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness