Example Sentences

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But Delores has stuffed a dozen-plus leafy heads down her pants simply because she doesn’t feel obliged to respect another culture’s rules.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2025

"She has stuffed the party, the country, and there'll be a general election."

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2022

His mother, meanwhile, has stuffed herself with herring and eel until succumbing to fish poisoning, horrified by the realisation she could be about to have another child.

From The Guardian • Feb. 20, 2020

But the Hawkeyes might be able to survive its current tumult in its back seven because its defensive line has stuffed opponents like few teams in America.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2018

His cheeks bulge as though he has stuffed them with whole, unripe guavas.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie