raise eyebrows
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His recent results and performances do raise eyebrows.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
One is a short stint can raise eyebrows in future application processes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
For anyone who has experienced the chaos of a British festival campsite, videos coming from Coachella could certainly raise eyebrows.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
“Let China come in,” said Trump at one point, a statement that might raise eyebrows for American auto executives.
From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 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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