a mess of
Example Sentences
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Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death on Saturday stirred up a mess of feelings.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
Joanne Kaufman finds the tale of how Stafford makes a mess of it—and what he does after—“comical and deeply affecting.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
But gone too is a sense that we understand each other’s pasts, and Nicole’s understanding of Birdie shatters into a mess of devotion and anger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
"I tried to make a mess of a pretty basic chip there on 18," Scheffler said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
I hop off at Seventy-Second Street and step out into a mess of people and taxis and strollers and noise.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
