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raise eyebrows

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Ms. Boone’s role as a titan among dealers is undeniable, but the mini-hagiography does raise eyebrows.

From The Wall Street Journal

It didn’t raise eyebrows when the Blazers willingly benched their best players for a night in the hopes of securing a higher draft pick, a common practice known as “tanking.”

From The Wall Street Journal

That Paxos could mint an eye-watering $300 trillion worth sum so easily, and obviously without $300 trillion in backing, should raise eyebrows.

From Barron's

Still, Broadcom’s valuation could raise eyebrows.

From Barron's

Health Secretary Wes Streeting told PA Media Sir Tony's role would "raise eyebrows" because of the Iraq war and said he had an "incredible legacy" in Northern Ireland of building peace that lasted.

From BBC