bungling
Example Sentences
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The diplomat, John Barrett, told a Colombian reporter that Washington had “a great deal of confidence…in the local authorities,” vouching for the Rodríguez government even as many Venezuelans accused it of bungling the response.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The Lions completed a historic comeback, with a little help from a bungling David Campese.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2025
Funneled into the framework of a prom slasher, the bungling of "Fear Street: Prom Queen" feels downright pernicious.
From Salon ● May 24, 2025
Regarding the Rams’ bungling offense and porous defense, I’m reminded of advice given to me as a child.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2024
Ranofer, flushing hot as he coaxed the flame, could only fume at his own bungling.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
