raise eyebrows
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Unease over some firms' debt levels has also started to raise eyebrows as interest rates around the world rise, putting pressure on their finances.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
His recent results and performances do raise eyebrows.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 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
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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