mess up
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“I’d rather mess up naturally than not mess up unnaturally.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
"I've been in a daze ever since I saw the announcement. Until more information comes out, I need to be careful not to mess up my daily life from overthinking," wrote X user Yachi.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Aromatics, herbs and spices: This is where things become delightfully difficult to mess up.
From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2026
“I like to have my little secret area where I can mess up as many times as I want without any eyes on me.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
The last thing I wanted was to do anything to mess up my chances with them.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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