mishandle

Example Sentences

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On cold tires, cars like the Ferrari don’t handle; they mishandle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

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

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024

Wednesday was the best game that Clark had played all season, even if she did start 1 for 7 from the field and mishandle an inbound pass in the final seconds of the fourth quarter.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

Then there was Hockenson’s mishandle of a hard throw from Kirk Cousins into the end zone near the end of the game.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023

"Ay, they may mishandle him!" he continued feebly, his head sinking yet lower on his breast.

From The Abbess Of Vlaye by Weyman, Stanley J.