huffing and puffing

Example Sentences

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But, in truth, they were huffing and puffing before that moment of madness made life even more difficult.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

"If you are huffing and puffing and unable to hold a conversation for some of that time you have hit the sweet spot."

From Science Daily • Sep. 29, 2023

“I wasn’t huffing and puffing, you know, and I’m pretty sure all the boys were feeling the same. We were ready to do a whole ‘nother practice if we could.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2023

Others discount the findings, interpreting them as huffing and puffing from students that they predict will still go wherever they get the most financial aid.

From Washington Times • May 1, 2023

Beatriz runs toward me and stops short, huffing and puffing.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles