ruffled
Example Sentences
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He suggests of loudcasting that "in two years' time we're not going to worry about it", and that those ruffled by it will be more tolerant while offenders modify their behaviour somewhat.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Aggressive measures to slow the spread of the infection have ruffled feathers, but they appear to be working.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Although she was dressed in a ruffled, all-white dress, they thankfully did not get married on the spot.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Before all that, though, Starr was eager to talk about “Long Long Road,” whose cover photo shows pop music’s most famous drummer in a ruffled purple shirt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
Cari had had some practice in San Antonio, but still hers came out ruffled around the edges like the collar of a dress.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
