bungle
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Leave it to “SNL” to bungle what should have been a slap shot straight into an open goal.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
Olympic bosses, who never met an issue they couldn’t bungle, fretted about precedent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
So, yes, let’s hold college presidents’ feet to the fire when they bungle on a major issue.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023
Firefighters can also bungle efforts to hit the fire early.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2023
“Seems simple, don’t it? But I’m sure you’ll find a way to bungle it. ”
From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo
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And Then There Were None
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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