messiness
Example Sentences
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Because of this general messiness, it’s unclear how much the conspiracy theories actually resonate with the general public.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
But the messiness of real-world events means it isn’t always obvious which side was right.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
From fashion runways to the covers of books, a trendy “naive” aesthetic is ditching polished perfection for the deliberate messiness of childhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
Therapy, alongside lots of "painful" conversations with her daughter, has helped them to start sifting through their "family messiness and complexity".
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026
I wasn’t shy, but I also wasn’t sure I needed any of that messiness in my life outside school.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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