muddled
Example Sentences
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"The differences between the parties have been quite muddled for a while," one says.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Rising competition and a cautious consumer backdrop have suppressed sales, analysts say, and frequent management changes have muddled the strategy.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
Think whipped ricotta and blue cheese on crisp oil-toasted sourdough, topped with muddled olives, garlic, lemon and orange zest, fresh basil, olive brine, and a little red pepper flake.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
They ask for tuba compuesta, or “composed,” with muddled red berries and diced apple, giving it an inviting pinkish color.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
The humming stops and I hear a voice, far-off and muddled.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
