feathers
Example Sentences
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Despite hand-wringing over the risk that travellers will baulk at paying higher fares, the ongoing war did not appear to ruffle feathers at the International Air Transport Association's annual conference in Rio, which ends Monday.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
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
Lena Dunham, creator of the HBO show "Girls", wore a vivid Valentino red dress made out of feathers and sequins.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
She fluffed out her feathers and flapped her wings at the snake.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
