feathers

Example Sentences

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His methods ruffled feathers in both the private sector and in Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

A barred owl hooted and shook its feathers in a sycamore above the creek, and red-bellied cooters sunned themselves on half-submerged logs.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

"Unfortunately, you do have to ruffle some feathers to really make a massive change in the sport, especially one like fencing that is so traditional," says Chamley-Watson.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

This iron has preserved plants, insects, spiders, fish, and even feathers with remarkable clarity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

I was watching Aunt Kitty stitch brown and blue pheasant feathers to an otherwise respectable black-velvet bonnet.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan