raise eyebrows
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The company also said it is extending its technology leadership, a claim that will likely raise eyebrows given the pace of innovation among its Chinese competitors, Bernstein adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
It is a remarkable scoop as London City Lionesses - an independent women's football club - continue to raise eyebrows in the transfer market.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The activity between the BlueCo partners has started to raise eyebrows.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
The calls were fairly innocuous and typically would not raise eyebrows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
Though this kind of possibility presented itself every August and didn’t raise eyebrows for most, Kathy and Zeitoun’s more cautious clients and friends often made preparations.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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