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

“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

Other people can be windy, but McClintock blows a gale; other people can blubber sentiment, but McClintock spews it; other people can mishandle metaphors, but only McClintock knows how to make a business of it.

From The 30,000 Dollar Bequest and Other Stories by Twain, Mark