mess up
Example Sentences
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“What happens if I mess up or something?” he asked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
But that can happen any place on any day, and nobody has to mess up an arid ecosystem to enjoy it.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 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
If Leeds lose this, then it is squeaky bum time for them with games to come against Tottenham and West Ham, but they won't mess up.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
Mom gently pulled me back with a warning that I was in that territory where I would surely mess up my eyesight.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
