fluffed

Example Sentences

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Savinho was guilty of a woeful miss when he fired wide from Cherki's pass just after the interval and the Brazilian fluffed his lines again moments later, failing to beat Roefs from close-range.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

After pop star Anne-Marie's frenetic pre-match show, England fluffed their own first lines, failing to catch the kick-off.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Short answer: Syrupy oil fluffed into a semi-solid.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2025

“If it doesn’t get fluffed enough, the material starts to compact and it starts to break down, what’s called anaerobically, which is without oxygen,” said the spa’s general manager, Heather Bishop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

The Handsome One squawked in protest, then fluffed himself out and began preening his belly feathers as if to show he didn’t need my assistance.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis