a mess of
Example Sentences
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Joanne Kaufman finds the tale of how Stafford makes a mess of it—and what he does after—“comical and deeply affecting.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
"I tried to make a mess of a pretty basic chip there on 18," Scheffler said.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
The cries for this change could be heard from national college football pundits in recent weeks as the playoffs have made a mess of everything else.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026
Nancy's team may be making a mess of it on the pitch but what about the ones above him who, fans might say, have fallen asleep at the wheel?
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025
Whichever guard had done it had made a mess of the job.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
