ruffled

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 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

Whether or not they were lobbying for inclusion, Cleland did acknowledge that feathers could be ruffled by the Bank's decision.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Today, at least, the bond market wasn’t ruffled.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Dusk pulled their shadows long, and a slight breeze ruffled the leaves on the eucalyptus trees they passed.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon