mishandled

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Critics of the process argued that the investigation had been mishandled, undermining confidence in the IOM.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The board’s decision followed internal reports to directors that Manifold bullied employees, was verbally abusive and had mishandled company information, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Also this month, the California Department of Insurance filed an administrative action against State Farm seeking possible suspension of the carrier’s insurance license, alleging State Farm mishandled January 2025 wildfire claims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

"If mishandled, the two nations could collide or even come into conflict, pushing the entire China-US relationship into a highly perilous situation," he said.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He suggested that perhaps the situation had been mishandled, that perhaps I was not possessed.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover