botched
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He issued a no-bid contract to a company that botched the renovation, according to staunch Trump loyalist Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026
But in Friday’s filing, Pirro’s office said “a rushed and botched installation” led to damage to the pool’s lining.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
"The damage was the result of a botched installation and not vandalism," she wrote in a 20-page court filing announcing her department's decision.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
She said that new documents indicate that the damage to the landmark "was the result of a botched installation and not vandalism as initially represented" by the Interior Department.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The two girls in front of Cora made cross-eyes at each other and giggled at his botched sounds.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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