ruffle

Example Sentences

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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

When he meets adults he stares at them and takes them in, then kindly smiles and gurgles and lets them pat him, ruffle his hair, and take his face in their hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

On the Board of Supervisors, Horvath has been unafraid to take chances and ruffle feathers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

For half an hour he saw nothing, heard nothing but the faint ruffle of Margalo’s wings when she stirred in dream.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White