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

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

“If they mishandle the looming financial risks, that could affect the economy” too severely to merit the risk, he said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2023

A man hasn't many privileges in this country, but he might at least be allowed to mishandle his own rifle.

From Life's Handicap by Kipling, Rudyard