huffed
Example Sentences
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“Art is about building a new foundation, not just laying something on top of what’s already there,” Prince famously huffed to Billboard in 2013.
From Salon ● Feb. 14, 2026
United, missing injured forwards Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha, huffed and puffed but could not find an equaliser despite 25 shots on goal to Everton's three.
From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025
Celtic huffed and puffed against Kazakh side Kairat Almaty, but they were unable to even come close to finding the back of the net in a blunt display.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
“Yes, the company has agreed in principle to settle the lawsuit, and as reported, it does not include an apology,” Cheeks huffed to the investors, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2025
She huffed, pinching bits of her dampened tunic away from her skin.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
