sloppy

Example Sentences

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Customers will be limited to three of the sloppy burgers while supplies last.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

In a formal context, economical speech may come off as crude and sloppy; among friends, it might seem authentic and endearing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Exeter took full advantage of a sloppy first half from the visitors, with Henry Slade and Will Rigg scoring from interceptions after Ross Vintcent's opening score.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The tips and tricks I use to avoid being taken in by sloppy A.I.-generated content are the same that have always existed for combating disinformation, and were honed mainly during my humanities degree.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

“Did you get sloppy joe on your feet?”

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri