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Ruffling papers, pounding desks, spanking himself, not staying on topic told me he has no interest in the actual issues.
Think Progress » Limbaugh’s ‘Cheap And Disingenuous’ Call For People To Jam Congressional Phonelines 2010
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Ruffling up nerves further, Germany's finance minister said it might deny Greece more bailout cash unless the country shows it is taking the necessary steps to get its public finances in order.
Treasurys Tack on Fresh Gains Cynthia Lin 2012
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Ruffling papers, pounding desks, spanking himself, not staying on topic told me he has no interest in the actual issues.
Think Progress » Limbaugh’s ‘Cheap And Disingenuous’ Call For People To Jam Congressional Phonelines 2010
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Ruffling this flock's feathers is the flamboyant and carefree Harry Khan, who flies in from North America and incites a romantic rivalry for Rose's attentions.
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Ruffling feathers just enough so they can be smoothed back into place with minimal effort.
Satire: I'm Quite Eccentric Within Accepted Societal Norms William Harryman 2007
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Ruffling their fingers through your mustache all night?
wilberteets Diary Entry wilberteets 2003
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(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) BERNARD KALB, CNN CONTRIBUTOR (on camera): Ruffling through the newspapers, watching the TV news shows and you think top secrets are right out in the open.
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Ruffling its feathers, it shifted from one foot to the other, cocking its head so that it could study each of the humans from brilliant golden-rimmed eyes.
Through Wolfs Eyes 2001
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Ruffling through the pages, he showed her Riley's local address.
Hair Raiser Cohen, Nancy J, 2000
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Ruffling Andrew Monthaven for more than an instant would never be easy.
Moontide Cameron, Stella 1985
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