Example Sentences

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Botching the first step doesn’t mean Maryland can’t hire the right coach.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2022

The Atlantic ran a post-mortem about the administration's failure to get functional test kits out called "The Strongest Evidence Yet That America Is Botching Coronavirus Testing."

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2020

Botching a succession at the top can be costly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2016

Botching a $150 million payroll in epic fashion like those 2008 Mariners botched their $117 million payroll will often cost most managers their job regardless of tenure or extensions.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2012