mess up
Example Sentences
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And because if the police mess up and cause injury or worse, then the consequences are incalculable.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
“As a defensive back, you’re going to mess up eventually,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 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
More than anything, I don’t want to mess up the balance I achieved at the Ranch.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
