bungling

Example Sentences

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I’m calling my shot: This will be the year that the Three Lions, the bungling, deadbeat clown show of international soccer, finally do it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

His true, bungling nature—something that’ll likely be on display as a gubernatorial candidate—shines through in the smaller moments.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2025

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

Hoover was careful not to disclose the bureau’s earlier bungling.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann