messes
Example Sentences
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Meta settles teen safety suit, the U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, and Scott Bessent messes around in the markets again.
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026
Often boards will ignore past mistakes if they think the executive won’t create messes on their own watch, said Janine Yancey, an employment lawyer and founder of HR compliance firm Emtrain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
“For example, after cleaning a window, I’ll let the paper towel dry and save it under the sink. Later, I use it to clean up muddy messes or pet accidents.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Melanie never took a break from her work, Alex said, adding: "It's not normal is it? You know it messes with people's heads quite a bit."
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Pauling never got anywhere by seeking out messes.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
