padded

Example Sentences

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In part for that reason, his narrative gradually comes to seem padded and repetitive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“Mr. Allen is forced to be escorted to the shower, strip searched when entering and exiting his cell, and wear a padded vest while inside,” Kramer wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

As gas prices continue to cause consternation for many drivers, visiting the pump has padded the wallet of at least one person in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 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

Nina padded up in her slippers, bringing rolls and glasses of tea with lemon.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin