ruffle
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Davis had a reputation for supporting artists, but his decisions could sometimes ruffle feathers.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Roy interjected with the mischievous smirk typical of a younger brother trying to ruffle some feathers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Yet it probably won’t be enough to ruffle feathers on Wall Street, especially with investors focused on Iran.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026
Nothing seems to ruffle his fur as this political veteran glides from crisis to crisis with feline calm, and the lick of a paw.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
If I was going to be turned away, I didn’t want it to be in just my swimsuit with the ruffle at the waist.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
Aggressive measures to slow the spread of the infection have ruffled feathers, but they appear to be working.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Although she was dressed in a ruffled, all-white dress, they thankfully did not get married on the spot.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Wind ruffled Harding’s hair as he took time to shake hands and introduce himself to every Bowl employee he came into contact with.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
White likewise plays down the impact of forays into local politics by fellow US ambassadors that have ruffled feathers in France, Poland and elsewhere.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
But he just said “Sorry” and ruffled his brother’s hair.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The results are flaky rows of delicate porcelain that resemble oversize scales or ruffling coral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
President Donald Trump has a way of ruffling feathers.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
Outside the golf resort, a stiff wind kicked up, ruffling the palm trees and sending small waves across a water hazard on the 18th green — an obvious metaphor for these blustery and unsettled times.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2025
It was also a chance for Lamar to make incisive commentary within his performance without ruffling the feathers of advertisers or the NFL.
From Salon ● Feb. 10, 2025
Jam frowned, and Pet rolled its neck again, ruffling its fur.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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