mishandled
Example Sentences
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Millions of calls from customers were likely to have been mishandled over a three-year period which prevented or delayed them from switching to a better broadband, landline or pay-TV deal.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Critics of the process argued that the investigation had been mishandled, undermining confidence in the IOM.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
On Thursday, according to Beijing’s readout of discussions, Xi warned t he U.S. could trigger conflict if the U.S. mishandled the situation—a slightly sharper version of what China has said before.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
It seeks millions of dollars of fines and possible suspension of the carrier’s license to sell insurance in California, alleging State Farm mishandled January 2025 wildfire claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
"Are you saying the police mishandled the investigation?"
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
