- present participle of mishandle.
mishandling
Example Sentences
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"We must sincerely reflect on the mishandling that occurred," he added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
It is true that mishandling data can lead to mistakes or false accusations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The motive, Tan alleged in the lawsuit, was fear by department officials that they would be sued by Salehpour’s family for mishandling the case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
John Bolton, a former national security adviser to Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified security information as part of notes he compiled for a book.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Jones was a large man and strong enough to shake off his attackers, but he did not respond to his mishandling with force of his own.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
