bungle

Example Sentences

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Olympic bosses, who never met an issue they couldn’t bungle, fretted about precedent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

So, yes, let’s hold college presidents’ feet to the fire when they bungle on a major issue.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023

When she did indeed bungle the lyrics a few minutes into the song, she burst out laughing and said, "What a fun time to just realize you're stupid."

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2023

Firefighters can also bungle efforts to hit the fire early.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2023

I was self-conscious about my accent and my English, worried that I would bungle the words.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana