muddle
Example Sentences
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Daco recently raised the chance of a U.S. recession to 40% because of these worries, but he still thinks the economy is sturdy enough to muddle along.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Nice idea, but it's a bit of a muddle.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Another muddle concerns his expectations of economic gains from artificial intelligence.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
For China’s economy to muddle along, Chu says, the U.S. economy needs to do well and keep buying Chinese goods, even if they are no longer coming via Vietnam or Malaysia.
From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025
Chagrined by his minor muddle, Beowulf cast a nervous glance toward Penelope, who nodded reassuringly.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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