huff
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The more social approach, and my personal preference, is to huff and glare at the human foghorn—and try to catch the eye of a fellow pissed-off commuter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Skepticism predominated at the time, with Microsoft Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott fearing OpenAI might "storm off to Amazon in a huff."
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
“Blocked by a dog in a dress!” she said with a huff.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2025
In the ad, Berlant suggests that the woman on the mountain needn't huff and puff on that ragged path upwards — an act meant to symbolize eating a plant-based diet to save the planet.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2024
Her momma lets out an annoyed “this child is testing me” huff and uses her teeth to pick Cocoa up by her scruff.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
"They're already giving me the hump," he huffs.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
“Since when was getting older an honor?” she huffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
The morning included wide-eyed surprise and huffs from both parties, prompting a back and forth of retorts and accusations over three hours of discussion.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 1, 2024
“Everything cool is banned in the Soviet Union,” he huffs.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2024
Lara huffs and I see it—that same I’m-better-than-you attitude flashes in her eyes that I used to see in Emily Grant’s.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
“I don’t understand why they’re still employed,” he once huffed to Joe Rogan.
From Salon ● Mar. 23, 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
Alfhercht huffed, performed a few more gestures, and then snatched the pencil from Ivan.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
Between every line of Ms. Haberman and Mr. Swan’s huffing disapproval of Mr. Trump’s reckless ignorance and impulsivity is their delight in having him as a subject, a ticket to the bestseller list.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Despite their far-from-ideal preparations, there was no huffing and puffing from Andreatta and her players.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2025
With mighty Yankee Aaron Judge huffing and puffing at the plate, a lone insistent chant emerged from a Dodger fan lurking in the shadows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
“What about the kids? What about me?” she says, huffing away in her avatar’s spandex skeleton costume.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2025
He was practically frantic, jumping over obstacles and huffing hard by the time he reached the back door.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
