fluff

Example Sentences

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But the eagles brought sticks, fluff and prey to the nest, and mated — all signs Jackie might lay new eggs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He notices the thin layer of silver fluff reappearing on his skull with resignation, then angry despair.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

His hair is tossed in a TikTok-friendly fluff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Meanwhile Wales continued to fluff their set-piece and five minutes into the half, coach Sean Lynn had seen enough and made five changes, including an all-new front row.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2025

Lined with bits of leaves, grass, cloth, cotton fluff, feathers and other soft things Mrs. Frisby and her children had collected, the house stayed dry, warm and comfortable all winter.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien