meddle

Example Sentences

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California and Oregon last year enacted similar laws to punish corporate investors that meddle in healthcare decisions at medical providers they own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

It declared that the western hemisphere was America's sphere of interest – and warned European powers not to meddle or establish new colonies.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Public policy advocates and experts expressed concern about state lawmakers using their power to meddle with local housing projects, especially when carving out exemptions from laws they’ve imposed on everyone else in the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

It’s actually quite problematic that some perversely rich guys meddle in our affairs in their own way.

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2025

I remonstrated with them but was told in no uncertain terms that the matter was the women’s affair and that the ANC — as well as anxious husbands — should not meddle.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela