Example Sentences

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The pommes dauphine — crispy, cheesy potato puffs paired with a rich Gruyère dipping sauce — were equally memorable.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The naan is then placed in a very hot tandoor until it puffs up and brown spots appear.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

At certain moments, small air puffs increased the animals' arousal level.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2025

As the growing season progresses, the plant puffs itself into a roughly spherical shape, until the first frosts, when it snaps off its stalk and waits to be blown across the landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

He could feel her breathing next to him, could see the puffs of steam rising from her mouth before disappearing into the cold sky.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss