mishandle

Example Sentences

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It is also in keeping with the Justice Department’s tradition of aggressively prosecuting government officials who allegedly mishandle classified information.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

An independent investigation found that Wada did not mishandle the case or show bias towards the Chinese swimmers.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024

Davis will be the kick returner to open the regular season, although he did mishandle a punt in the Chargers’ second preseason game, the ball eventually going out of bounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2023

“It is a serious matter for any government official to mishandle classified documents,” Turner said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2023

"I hope they'll be all right careful of them pianos and not mishandle them so they'll get out of tune."

From Bucky O'Connor by Raine, William MacLeod