botched
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It added, “The rush to complete the project led to hasty and botched work that was not remediated before the project was finished and the fencing removed.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The show even weathered a major uproar over the botched host transition that followed the death of beloved emcee Alex Trebek in 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
At that meeting Merz may have to face the music from lawmakers angered by the way he conducted the reshuffle, including the botched sacking of transport minister Patrick Schnieder.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Soon after, Home Affairs Committee Chair Dame Karen Bradley said the government was right to introduce digital ID but had botched the launch.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
“I can’t stand looking at botched work. Here, get out of the way.”
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
