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

Rachel has already admitted she is "nervous" that Fiona could "ruffle a few feathers" - especially as she voted out traitor Hugo on Friday's episode.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

His ability to ruffle feathers is simply indicative of his desire to speed things up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

She’s still in that ratty blue nightgown that looks left over from her Tunica County days, the gingham ruffle torn at the neck.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett