padded
Example Sentences
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The combined spending in the past two quarters on AI-related equipment even padded GDP more than consumer spending, typically the main conduit by which the economy grows.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026
She cocked her head, padded cautiously across the patio, and hid beneath a chair.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 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
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
They'd lock me up in a padded cell for sure.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
