Sentences with phrase «few eyebrows raised»

When Deyn won the part, there were undoubtedly a few eyebrows raised in curiosity, wondering what exactly it was in Deyn that suggested that she was right for the part.

There were a few eyebrows raised when Neil Lennon boldly hailed his Hibernian side as «the second - best team in the country» — despite losing out to Ab...

There may have ben a few eyebrows raised among the Arsenal fans and the watching football media when they saw the Arsenal team selected by Arsene Wenger for today's Premier League home clash with Southampton.

That said, chances are that yelling any catchphrase after a players swing would at the very least get you a few eyebrows raises from whatever security is around you.

When I told people I was going to paint the entire dining room, including the ceiling red, I got a few eyebrow raises.

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At the time, Business Insider reported that the closing of the fund could «raise a few eyebrows» in the so - called «Startup Nation» and lead to questions about the calibre of the young tech companies that are coming out of the country but it turns out that the move may have been motivated by different reasons.

Yogawear juggernaut Lululemon raised a few eyebrows last fall when word got out about the not - so - subtle Ayn Rand messaging on its shopping bags.

In light of organizations like the NSA cracking encryption and collecting information on individuals, one could imagine that this new feature could raise a few eyebrows.

Even in those environments, the goofy garment might raise a few judgey eyebrows.

Although the lack of jurisdiction over Bitcoin and its links to money laundering and illicit marketplaces have raised more than a few eyebrows, the currency offers a simple way for legitimate businesses such as small retailers and professional service providers to accept payments for international sales without facing onerous credit card fees or exchange - rate surcharges.

A few of my entrepreneurial friends have raised eyebrows at this choice.

A few entrepreneurs described encountering the occasional raised eyebrow or snide comment from customers, competitors, or investors.

On Monday, in a trade that raised a few eyebrows in the options market, one trader spent more than $ 5 million on a bullish bet that Twitter shares will rise 25 percent in the next 16 months.

Choosing headquarters in the gritty Mid-Market district of San Francisco initially raised a few eyebrows.

Second Cup used to have one of the best loyalty programs in the sector, according to Fisher, but it was scrapped a few years ago, raising some eyebrows in the industry.

In response, Theranos has come out swinging, taking an approach that has raised more than a few eyebrows.

So the White House statement might raise a few eyebrows among those who recall Fahrenthold's reporting.

The disclosure of an alleged Labor Department investigation of Wells Fargo sales practices — including those in its retirement - plan services division — is sure to raise a few eyebrows, but should this sort of thing really be a revelation...

The statement that data on its own has no essential value raises a few eyebrows, to say the least.

Sacha Baron Cohen raised more than a few eyebrows (and lawsuits) with his comedy / social experiment, Borat.

The cathedral's dean, Samuel Lloyd, told the guests: «Having a formal dinner here has caused a few raised eyebrows.

See a ghost, and you may raise a few eyebrows; see a celestial being, and eyes will roll, tongues clack, friends worry and strangers edge away.

This raised a few eyebrows when my parents married back in the 60s in my father's white ultra middle - class... More

Of course, sending inmates to Bible college raised more than a few eyebrows.

The Way the World Is by John Polkinghorne, Westminster John Knox Press (distributed by Alban Books), 130pp, # 9.99 Leaving behind twenty - five years as a theoretical physicist and Cambridge professor of mathematical physics for Christian ministry was bound to raise a few eyebrows.

I realize that the title of this article may raise a few eyebrows.

This was my first taste at having anything Moroccan, and for everyone in the house as well, but the process and ingredients raised a few eyebrows and??

When I decided to develop an ash reshteh recipe, I knew I would make a few changes that would raise some eyebrows in my family, but, for the most part, I've kept things pretty traditional.

But if Sky Sports are right about our big centre forward Olivier Giroud being preferred to the Man United forward Anthony Martial then there will be a few more raised eyebrows, especially after Giroud suffered his longest ever barren spell for us last season and only got back among the goals very recently.

It is not an easy fixture, though, even though Arsenal are coming off a shaky start to the new Premier League season after losing away to Stoke, so every Arsenal fan will be delighted to see that Arsene Wenger's team for the game at Anfield includes the Chile international star Alexis Sanchez, although Lacazette starting on the bench with Welbeck in the XI will certainly raise a few eyebrows.

The 18 - year - old is one of the most exciting young players in Europe at the moment and more than a few eyebrows were raised when Mourinho engaged in a long and enthusiastic conversation after last season's Europa League final.

Jurgen Klopp raised a fair few eyebrows with his team selection, opting to rest Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino and replace them with products of the club's academy.

I'm not necessarily for the Wenger out brigade but some of his decisions in the last couple of years raise a few eyebrows to say the least

RW — Harry Kane: There may be a few raised eyebrows at Harry Kane being pushed out wide, but it's no more absurd than him taking corners at Euro 2016.

Shaw has struggled at United this season and more than a few eyebrows would be raised if the England international ended up making his way to a big club like Barcelona.

That didn't stop Johnny Miller from stating, «This one will raise a few more eyebrows among the players, that's all I'm gonna say.»

However, Walton has had negligible big stage experience till now, which may in turn, raise a few eyebrows if either of the sides entrust him with such a huge job (that of a second - choice goalkeeper for them).

It is a big statement to make and we have heard this kind of story all before, however it is the latest in developments surrounding the Higuain to Arsenal transfer saga and so it raises a few eyebrows.

While the top ranking of the best young defenders and strikers in the world has raised a few eyebrows, it's hard to argue with those players named in the list of the best central midfielders.

There have been a few sides who raised eyebrows with their appearance in the top division over time...

Even so, Fernando Alonso raised a few eyebrows when he plonked his McLaren fifth fastest in Q1, just two tenths off the quickest time and even setting the fastest middle sector of all.

Is a few raised eyebrows!?

2) Arkadiusz Milik... The Polish Wonderkid, 21 Goals and 7 Assists in 28 Appearances for Ajax, he has definitely raised a few eyebrows.

There were a few raised eyebrows when the lineups were released, with Jurgen Klopp opting to leave Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho on the bench.

Not to do with the game as such, but Diego Costa raised a few eyebrows with this bizarre behaviour before the match.

Schaub — named to the Pro Bowl this year, which raised a few eyebrows — walked off the field with a 29 - for - 38 line with 262 yards and an interception.

Bet365 report that they are offering 11/5 on the away win, which certainly raises a few eyebrows, but there's better value elsewhere.

Whilst flying back up through the field, Marquez was raising eyebrows with a few aggressive overtakes - sure, some weren't the cleanest, but that can be par for the course in MotoGP.

For starters he has never saved a penalty for Arsenal, and there were a few raised eyebrows when Cech inadvertently passed the ball to his the ex-Gunner Cesc Fabregas therefore gifting Chelsea a third goal against us last week.

If a 17 year old ends up having to feature in 70 % of our remaining games I think more than few eyebrows will be raised at our transfer policy.