mess with
Example Sentences
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"Syria was a mess with what happened with the previous government," Trump said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Finally, we don’t want to mess with their ability to get their own health insurance through Medicaid if they need that.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
He called the operations in Ecuador a “giant mess with no exit strategy.”
From Salon ● Mar. 12, 2026
But any attempt to mess with roads or car parks comes loaded with risk.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
“But it’s even more dangerous to mess with Fightin’ Sammy Wertzberger.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
