mess with
Example Sentences
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If the Dodgers choose not to mess with team success, they would not afford Yamamoto the chance to hit either of those traditional barometers of excellence.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
She previously told the court Pitt had a reputation in Weston-super-Mare "as a big name and someone you wouldn't mess with".
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
In its 83rd year, the Golden Globes know not to mess with a good thing.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026
“When you mess with Mother Nature, there are some things beyond our control,” said Nuttall, who works part time as a podcast host.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
No. This is about not letting people mess with you.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
