mess

Example Sentences

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Of course, I didn’t share my politics with him either, because I really enjoyed not having to have an opinion about all that mess.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

One of three Bangkok studios the “Alien: Earth” production occupied housed the zoo, mess hall and engineering room sets and their interconnecting corridors on a single stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"The club has lacked in terms of leading on the problem, and sorting out their own mess," Tessem adds.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

"I don't like my city to be a mess as it has always been."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“This time stuff can really mess with your mind. Honestly, to me it was just like an hour ago. Maybe an hour and a half.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix