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botched

[bocht] / bɒtʃt /






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Victoria’s Secret, Einhorn says, has been beaten up among a “woke” cultural backlash, botched acquisition, and tariffs.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The NFL and its referees association have a new collective bargaining agreement, avoiding a work stoppage and hopefully anything like 2012’s botched ‘Fail Mary’ call.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

A botched back surgery in 2008 made the pain worse.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Four people have been arrested during a dawn raid on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud following an investigation into the government's botched home insulation scheme.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Once I looked up from a halting and botched rendition to see two lines of tears rivuleting Mam’s cheeks.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline




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