muddy the waters
Example Sentences
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"Inevitably it will somewhat muddy the waters," Rothwell says.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
A trial this week is likely to further muddy the waters for troops remaining in Los Angeles, as well as any deployed in D.C. to fight crime there.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2025
And now, at the eleventh hour, a shadowy group is barging in to muddy the waters even further.
From Slate • Oct. 29, 2024
Ms. Bauer said that the term “advanced birth centers” — so similar to the birthing centers run primarily by midwives — would muddy the waters for patients.
From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2024
Perhaps Elizebeth thought that if she insisted on joint credit, she would muddy the waters.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
