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

Its towering smokestacks once puffed out clouds of steam.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2024

Their chests were puffed out during the national anthem and their self-belief did not waver, as they rolled Australia for 199 with disciplined bowling and fielding.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2023

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

Her cheeks puffed out and at first there was only the sound of air rushing through her fists.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers