puffy

Example Sentences

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The press is full of uninformed speculation about bruises on his hands and puffy ankles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s a fitting way to conclude an experience that’s like being slowly asphyxiated by puffy clouds of baby powder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Sunday was the test that all championship teams must pass, and the Rams did so with frozen hands and puffy faces and a will that wailed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

"I felt like I was a bit puffy… I didn't feel good about myself," the 49-year-old, who also asked for his real name not to be used, says.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

Then there’s Mrs. Kluckowski, short and barrel-chested, wearing a brown blouse and a plaid skirt that reaches almost down to her puffy ankles.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan