ruffled

Example Sentences

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It was a night when Newcastle ruffled one or two feathers.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

White likewise plays down the impact of forays into local politics by fellow US ambassadors that have ruffled feathers in France, Poland and elsewhere.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Before that, the Rockies — who beat the Dodgers twice in 13 meetings all of last season — chased starter Roki Sasaki from the game in the fifth inning and then ruffled the Dodgers’ relievers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

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

It looked so innocent, that modest little brick house, with its clean white door, the peach tree in the front yard ruffled with soft pink blossoms.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng