Example Sentences
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An October 1992 Texaco refinery explosion in Wilmington blew out windows, shook houses like an earthquake and puffed out potentially toxic vapor that went downwind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Her mother was one of 2,075 brides wearing the “Blessing Dress,” a white polyester and satin gown with puffed sleeves and a modest high neckline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
And Manchester United's Mateus Cunha made it three after the break on a night where Scotland huffed and puffed, but were ultimately outclassed.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
As usual, Fellowship insiders in other countries puffed up their status at home last year by saying they’d been invited by Congress or even the president.
From Salon ● May 29, 2026
She dumped the coals on kindling, and picking up the bellows, puffed air on the coals—gently at first—then harder.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
