feathers

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

A barred owl hooted and shook its feathers in a sycamore above the creek, and red-bellied cooters sunned themselves on half-submerged logs.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

This iron has preserved plants, insects, spiders, fish, and even feathers with remarkable clarity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Updates shared on social media show them eating regularly, growing stronger and starting to move their wings and preen their feathers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

She coughed until she gagged, until feathers came up.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny