windbag
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Now, sure, sure, Johnson may “run” the House, and no doubt his patient approach in dealing with competing factions of windbags kept the process in gear.
From Slate • May 24, 2025
Social-focused economic and health investment, strong labor and reproductive rights, transparent material assurance of their childrens’ safety and future — these things aren’t just some 21st-century vape-dreams of eccentric academic windbags.
From Salon • Jan. 2, 2024
When the virus raged in China, windbags in the west had plenty to boast about.
From The Guardian • Jul. 5, 2020
On a roster that leans heavily on burly windbags spewing sarcastic quips, he stands out as the squeaky-clean, flag-saluting role model devoid of divisive edge.
From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2018
O seagreen Prophet, unhappiest of windbags blown nigh to bursting, what distracted Chimera among realities are thou growing to!
From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas
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