not meddle

Example Sentences

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While the authorities tinker with laws and competitions, they dare not meddle with the famous old Championship.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Im tells them to not meddle in his dreams.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

The head of a major media company, in my view, should not meddle with real news reporting, but they absolutely must intervene when lies are being spread on the air.

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2023

Melissa looks really well taken care of and healthy in every way, so perhaps I should just butt out, leave it alone, and not meddle?

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2020

I remonstrated with them but was told in no uncertain terms that the matter was the women’s affair and that the ANC — as well as anxious husbands — should not meddle.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela