muff

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, the strength of a brand like “60 Minutes” is its ability to plow through heavy seas emanating from corporate politics—that is, unless overly entitled employees muff it up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

A bonnet, a muff, a coat — these things are so crucial to the tragic climax that when they are introduced earlier in the story, they too begin to feel like turning points.

From New York Times • May 30, 2022

Many anglers, caught up in the excitement of facing down their first bonefish or permit, will muff their first few casts.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2021

The Chargers’ issues with punt returns continued when a Troymaine Pope muff set up a second-quarter Broncos field goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2019

He was also wearing his car coat, beige and dingy, with a muff of fur at the collar.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides