huff
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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
Never having to huff your own engine exhaust is even better—you just don’t notice how smelly gas cars can be until you’ve been out of one for a while.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
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
Then there’s the sweat and, sweatier still, the sounds of athletes who let go of any sense of shame as they grunt, huff, pant, shriek and curse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
Sass snapped at me, and left the room in a huff.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
"They're already giving me the hump," he huffs.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 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
“If I’m the longest tenured sideline reporter ever, with well over 500 games,” she huffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2024
Greg huffs and puffs there on a rental bike.
From Salon ● May 22, 2023
She huffs, and the two of them walk off down the hallway toward Stella’s room.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
“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
DAMASCUS, Syria — Standing in the dilapidated ATM hall of his bank, Maher Elias huffed a sigh equal parts exasperation and exhaustion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 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
Something huffed and snorted outside, and Owen and George motioned to each other to be quiet.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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
But, in truth, they were huffing and puffing before that moment of madness made life even more difficult.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2025
It’s not unusual to see participants sweating and huffing, their limbs trembling, at the end of a set.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 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
