mess up
Example Sentences
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“Unlike some of Nolan’s other films,” she wrote, “‘The Odyssey’ is not boring, thanks to the source material, which is impossible to mess up entirely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 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
He started out with some basic tips: Fill the shaker with the least expensive ingredients first, so you don’t waste the expensive stuff if you mess up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
“Sneaky, don’t play with me!” she says, holding a hand in front of her nose, like he smells so bad it might mess up her face.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
