mess up
Example Sentences
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But that can happen any place on any day, and nobody has to mess up an arid ecosystem to enjoy it.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
"Just don't mess up," he said, in a succinct piece of management advice.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
"I've been in a daze ever since I saw the announcement. Until more information comes out, I need to be careful not to mess up my daily life from overthinking," wrote X user Yachi.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
“I like to have my little secret area where I can mess up as many times as I want without any eyes on me.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
"You mess up and I have to go there," I said.
From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson
