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Tembu Ebere, who is crying non-stop for seven days, says he's experienced serious health issues, telling the BBC he has had headaches, a swollen face, went partially blind for 45 minutes and has puffed eyes.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2023

"But baby, daddy's knee has puffed up to a balloon, and I'm scared that we'll fall because I am, I am . . . I am old."

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2023

Bake the casserole for 45 minutes, or until it has puffed and browned.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2021

The dough is ready to bake when it has puffed up, feels light and airy, and a gentle poke springs back very slowly.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2021

The passing spirit has puffed the charred brands into a second's flame, and thus shadowed itself in the hollow of the cavern.

From Field and Hedgerow Being the Last Essays of Richard Jefferies by Jefferies, Richard