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

Nothing seems to ruffle his fur as this political veteran glides from crisis to crisis with feline calm, and the lick of a paw.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Tiley is not afraid to ruffle feathers, either.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

She reached for him again, as if she might ruffle his hair the way she had when he was younger, before stopping herself.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss