mishandled
Example Sentences
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"Our investigation confirmed that these individuals mishandled sensitive information outside established company procedures, violating our policies and breaking the trust essential to our work."
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
They claim she has mishandled distribution of the funds and "cannot be trusted with the continued administration of the estate".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The board’s decision followed internal reports to directors that Manifold bullied employees, was verbally abusive and had mishandled company information, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
The announcement followed months of criticism that federal cleanup workers had mishandled debris — including dumping fire debris and contaminated pool water on neighboring properties.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
It was a question of whether Rindlisbacher had mishandled his initial contact with Reggie.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
