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ruffled

[ruhf-uhld] / ˈrʌf əld /












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Although she was dressed in a ruffled, all-white dress, they thankfully did not get married on the spot.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2026

His methods ruffled feathers in both the private sector and in Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

Before all that, though, Starr was eager to talk about “Long Long Road,” whose cover photo shows pop music’s most famous drummer in a ruffled purple shirt.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 2026

It was a night when Newcastle ruffled one or two feathers.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

He and Señor Diaz stepped inside the shop, which sold items that charros might buy such as jackets, ruffled shirts, whips, and elegant riding boots.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty




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