sloppy
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately, sloppy handling of details is one of two chief weaknesses besetting “The Epic History of Macaroni and Cheese.”
Davidson had 10 points in the second alone, while the Hoosiers had just 13 total, USC’s defense clamping down after a sloppy start.
From Los Angeles Times
It was a sloppy goal to concede, with Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo both guilty of slow reactions as the move gathered steam.
From Barron's
On occasions this season, Virgil van Dijk has used the word "sloppy" to describe Liverpool's struggles.
From BBC
We can defend the rule of law without defending sloppy tactics.
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