padding

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Les Bleus, as the team is known, will be perusing the breakfast buffet and padding around the plush carpets of Boston’s Four Seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

A WSJ investigation found that predatory providers are billing for phantom services, padding their hours and charging steep fees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

A Shein spokesperson told the BBC that padding in children's swimwear can be a "legitimate design feature" but said action would be taken if listings did not meet its standards.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Their regular season consists of priming pitchers for October, not padding their resumes for awards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Next, I heard big hairy feet padding down the hall toward Miranda’s room.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney