puffed

Example Sentences

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Her mother was one of 2,075 brides wearing the “Blessing Dress,” a white polyester and satin gown with puffed sleeves and a modest high neckline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

As usual, Fellowship insiders in other countries puffed up their status at home last year by saying they’d been invited by Congress or even the president.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

"I was very puffed out, but I couldn't feel how tired I was."

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

"They huffed and puffed in the second half. It was improved, but not good enough."

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Either the loaves failed to rise or else they puffed up absurdly and turned hard as bricks.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood