feathers
Example Sentences
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He uses mostly poultry litter, an organic fertilizer comprised of bird manure, feathers, bedding material and spilled feed, and he buys a lot of it — 3,125 tons each year.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
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
"Unfortunately, you do have to ruffle some feathers to really make a massive change in the sport, especially one like fencing that is so traditional," says Chamley-Watson.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Sisters safe and shining, with grad-cap feathers flying, rock your beads and rock your vote.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
