mishandle

Example Sentences

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That stands to reason: Mishandle a corpse, and you’re going to hear about it.

From BusinessWeek • Oct. 24, 2013

Q. In-Laws Mishandle My Newborn: I do not want to leave my newborn daughter with my in-laws when I return to work.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2012

Mishandle firing an employee, or terminate someone in the heat of an argument without paving the groundwork, and your business and its employees could be paying for it for years to come. 

From Inc • Sep. 27, 2010

"Mishandle him?" the Vicomte said, opening his eyes in astonishment.

From The Abbess Of Vlaye by Weyman, Stanley J.