screwup

Example Sentences

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Travis is a well-meaning screwup who comes from a family of cops but can’t get a place on the police force.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025

You weren’t able to vote in this election because of a screwup with sending absentee ballots.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2025

You know, she's a screwup, she's not great.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank’s demise on one level is a straightforward tale of a financial screwup.

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2023

With each little accomplishment, with every high school screwup I managed to avoid, my doubts slowly took leave.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama