botched
Example Sentences
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The country’s state media at the time called the botched launch an “unpardonable crime.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Their opponents are two promoted teams and an Everton outfit whose fans are distraught following a botched deadline day.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Bureau staffers caught problems mid-transfer, from inaccurate due dates to botched repayment schedules, and directed the companies to fix them.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
Their first offensive play from scrimmage was a botched snap landing quarterback Koa Malau’ulu on the three-yard line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
It had endangered his friends and botched their quest.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
