ruffle
Example Sentences
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A breeze came up and ruffled our flesh.
From Literature
Mrs. Kuen stroked the wood like a fond mother ruffling her child’s hair.
From Literature
We're looking for those who have achieved beyond their means, ruffled the feathers of the competition's elite.
From BBC
Infiniti oozed glamour in a lilac sleeveless Louis Vuitton dress with a fitted bodice and a cascade of ruffles tumbling from her hip to the floor, creating a long train.
From Barron's
Whether or not they were lobbying for inclusion, Cleland did acknowledge that feathers could be ruffled by the Bank's decision.
From BBC
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