mess

Example Sentences

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They are infamous trash talkers, unbothered by the rules, as long as they can mess with their opponents’ heads.

From The Wall Street Journal

The former Croatia defender will be tasked with cleaning up the mess left by Frank, who was sacked one day after a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle on Tuesday.

From Barron's

When his appointment is confirmed, the former Croatia defender will be tasked with cleaning up the mess left by Frank, who was axed on Wednesday after a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle 24 hours earlier.

From Barron's

Those Creoles don’t mess around with their potato salad.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's a mess, it's a mess like that, and then they have to wait I don't know how many minutes, was it seven minutes? Oh come on," complained Flick.

From Barron's