mess up
Example Sentences
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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’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
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
I know I mess up sometimes, I know I can be a sarcastic jerk, I know I’m not the daughter my parents wanted, but Amá treats me like I’m a degenerate.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
