puffed out

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

She smiles broadly, her chest puffed out like a robin in early spring.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

As air pressure in the chamber decreased, the air inside the teacakes expanded until the chocolate cracked and the mallow filling puffed out.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

One day he saw that Antwoine came to class with his chest puffed out and an intense edge to his smile.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2023

Percy, who was sitting a few seats down from Harry, puffed out his chest again and stared around impressively.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling