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 • Nov. 21, 2025
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 • Oct. 16, 2025
The school also includes learning innovations that may raise eyebrows.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025
Yet despite no longer having a women's team, the ACB still enjoys that full membership, a fact that has started to raise eyebrows around the world.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025
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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