ruffle

Example Sentences

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Yet it probably won’t be enough to ruffle feathers on Wall Street, especially with investors focused on Iran.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

The loss did not ruffle Catan's feathers, however.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

His ability to ruffle feathers is simply indicative of his desire to speed things up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

On the Board of Supervisors, Horvath has been unafraid to take chances and ruffle feathers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Helena comes in to return the rinsed-out bucket, and Max bends down automatically, letting her ruffle his long hair and then scratch all through his beard and he makes noises like a well-petted dog.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron