puffed
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Trump, soaking in the praise from his aides and the guests, crossed his arms and puffed out his chest, people familiar with the event said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Each one has a crisp, dramatically puffed border surrounding a baked egg, with salty pancetta, sharp pecorino and enough black pepper to send the whole thing in a cacio e pepe direction.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
An October 1992 Texaco refinery explosion in Wilmington blew out windows, shook houses like an earthquake and puffed out potentially toxic vapor that went downwind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
For now, by mostly telling only the happy part of the story, earnings are left puffed up.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
She sucked her lips in and puffed out her cheeks; she was turning red, her hands twisted together, her eyes wide.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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