Example Sentences

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But they all have some of them, and it’s messing up their lives and their jobs and their marriages.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Brokers have the option to buy an additional 83.3 million shares as part of a standard overallotment option to help balance supply and demand, messing up the nine fives.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“I hate messing up in front of people,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Elliot: I was just messing about with them really.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“Dude, I know you’re messing around,” Ben-Ben says, “but it’s true, it’s true.”

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner