puff up
Example Sentences
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With plenty of baking powder and nothing heavy like fruits or nuts in the batter, they have a great rise and puff up on top.
From Salon • Jan. 2, 2025
I love being able to stand on the bike and huff and puff up or down the hill.
From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2024
She says they puff up like donuts when they hit the hot oil, and have a subtle sourdough-like flavor.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2023
“I don’t want them to attack my little dog,” who has “little dog syndrome” and loves to puff up his tiny chest muscles, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2023
Her cheeks puff up and her eyes squish and water comes out of them and her face looks a little bit like a sponge.
From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine
