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

The loss did not ruffle Catan's feathers, however.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 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

“I was scared to hurt anybody for so long and ruffle any feathers or change anything up, even though I was feeling really stagnant,” Price admits.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

“Does my nickname for you still ruffle your feathers?”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy