- present participle of mishandle.
mishandling
Example Sentences
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The BBC understands the former employees were not let go for raising safety concerns but for allegedly mishandling sensitive information.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
"We must sincerely reflect on the mishandling that occurred," he added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
State Farm relies on various outside firms to litigate policy disputes, including some stemming from alleged mishandling of claims related to the January 2025 wildfires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Bolton’s case added to the Justice Department’s history prosecuting the alleged mishandling or sharing of sensitive national-security information, under a 1917 law called the Espionage Act.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Jones was a large man and strong enough to shake off his attackers, but he did not respond to his mishandling with force of his own.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
