puffing up

Example Sentences

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Forced to slow down, the man who believed “hiking is for people who can’t run” found himself huffing and puffing up a peak in Griffith Park.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024

Grand Douglas fir trees loomed over the participants as they began their day puffing up a trail at Shoreview Park.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

The personal puffing up that occurs when too much power is bestowed too lavishly upon one person is rewardingly transparent at the start of Lear’s downward spiral.

From Washington Post • Mar. 3, 2023

The éclair cake version uses that same dough piped into a square — you don't need to worry about it puffing up and forming a pocket, and if it doesn't rise well, who cares?

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2022

“Guilty as charged,” said Nala, puffing up her chest.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein