messy

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FDEs took data from messy spreadsheets, legacy systems and handwritten memos to create a digital replica of an enterprise.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

It charged lower fees than some rivals and allowed clients to avoid the messy tax-filing requirements of traditional private funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A quick peace will likely lead to a messy aftermath and tricky negotiations between Iran, the U.S.,

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

From the expansive photo archives of his living room to a midnight shoot in the industrial heart of Chinatown, Reynaldo Rivera reveals the ghosts of Old Hollywood and the messy humanity captured in his lens.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“Okay, I’m positive you’ll do great,” I declared as I took a big messy bite of burrito.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee