screw

Example Sentences

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Doctors inserted a rod into his leg and placed screws into his foot and ankle.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m just not used to talking in public. I’m scared I’ll screw up, and everybody laughs at me.”

From Literature

We clean off shelves jammed with empty cans of sealant, and half-full cans of paint, and tubs filled with assorted nails and screws.

From Literature

So the ability of this CPA to screw things up is limited.

From MarketWatch

“I really don’t want to screw up the lineup,” Woods added.

From Los Angeles Times