padded

Example Sentences

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Kayleigh, who owns a children's fashion brand, said she understood having an extra layer of protection in swimwear for modesty purposes, but said this particular padded design was "not OK" for an eight-year-old girl.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The onslaught, largely from the air, has bewildered curators and aid agencies who thought they had figured out how to protect artworks and artifacts from conflicts, using everything from sandbags to padded crates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The increase in employment March — the biggest in 15 months — was padded by the return of 31,000 striking nurses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Retail electricity rates, padded out with wildfire prevention costs and state-mandated social programs, have increased by twice as much.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

He padded down the passageway to the last door on the right, then opened it with a sigh.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray