ruffled
Example Sentences
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Cheaper and faster models coming from developers in China -- particularly from DeepSeek and Moonshot -- have ruffled feathers, and raised concerns about intellectual property theft, in the US.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 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
"This goes out to them, my family and all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks. It means the world."
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 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
“I could bring tears to the eyes of millions with that recording,” Bull retorted, his feelings ruffled somewhat.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
