mess with
Example Sentences
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For “Ted Lasso” diehards, his leadership position in this new chapter was never in doubt; anything else would mess with its winning formula.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
It really does affect your soul, so you don’t wanna mess with those frequencies.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
"Syria was a mess with what happened with the previous government," Trump said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Even if you wanted to take the other side of a trade from the big banks, supply can mess with your bet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
“Now don’t you mess with me this morning,” Elisha said, “because you ain’t got so holy I can’t turn you over my knee. I’s your big brother in the Lord—you just remember that.”
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
