messy

Example Sentences

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The messy breakup has dragged down the oil major’s shares as investors fret about a potential governance problem.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Previously, Target reported 13 consecutive quarters of weak or falling sales as some shoppers balked at messy shelves and a less exciting product assortment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“It’s always gonna be messy and we’re gonna miss things. But what we liked about 1976 is that it coincides with the release of the Ramones’ first album.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Chelsea have been patchy all season and if they have one of their bad days, then this could get a bit messy for them.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

That girl was still going round from chair to chair selling beadwork, her hair curly, messy, grunge, but her face all smiles.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith