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huffed

  • past participle of huff.
  • past tense form of huff.

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“Art is about building a new foundation, not just laying something on top of what’s already there,” Prince famously huffed to Billboard in 2013.

From Salon Feb. 14, 2026

United, missing injured forwards Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha, huffed and puffed but could not find an equaliser despite 25 shots on goal to Everton's three.

From Barron's Nov. 24, 2025

“Yes, the company has agreed in principle to settle the lawsuit, and as reported, it does not include an apology,” Cheeks huffed to the investors, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

From Slate Jul. 3, 2025

Spurs have huffed and puffed a lot in this game but their end product has been severely lacking.

From BBC Apr. 13, 2024

A.M. and P.M. huffed, as if the question were silly.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles