ruffled
Example Sentences
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Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould’s views on digital assets and innovation have ruffled the feathers of some in the banking industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
We're looking for those who have achieved beyond their means, ruffled the feathers of the competition's elite.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
This ruffled feathers in a way none of her previous campaigns had, and the pushback she received only fed her beliefs about vast conspiracies.
From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026
Before, Riley had ruffled some feathers locally when he implied that many local players on USC’s roster were only there because they were from local schools.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025
I’d have asked her more but was thrown off when she held up a pattern for a bib apron with a ruffled hem.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
