puffing

Example Sentences

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He eventually entered to find his boss, Winston Churchill, and Gen. Charles de Gaulle, the leader of the Free French, puffing cigars and “sitting side by side with amiable expressions on their faces.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Inevitably, amid the weekly huffing and puffing, you share stories and life updates with a trainer, who oftentimes becomes a friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

On Monday, the Navy veteran told reporters that Hegseth’s machismo came off like a child puffing up his chest.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

It means the seafront ice cream vans are now quiet, with no fumes puffing over the queue of children.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

“I helped her,” Amil said, puffing up his chest.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani