botched

Example Sentences

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Even before the Fail Mary, players, coaches and fans had already grown frustrated with weeks of botched calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The ripples of the botched Watergate operation spoke to all of those arrogant enough to think they might be able to do it better.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Come April 15, it’s hard to hide losses from stock sales or other botched investment schemes.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Here again, a botched execution played a key role in bringing about this change.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

Something feels different: I hear none of the usual post-performance chatter, nothing about botched notes or particularly sublime passages.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper