bungled

Example Sentences

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Her claims have triggered demonstrations, promises to tighten the law and criticism that Chancellor Friedrich Merz has bungled his response.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

A report commissioned by the city would later fault him and the police chief at the time for a bungled emergency response that left residents feeling abandoned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

After another bungled team performance from McLaren, Max Verstappen is now within reach of what seemed to be an improbable fifth consecutive drivers' world championship.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

He said Gascón and Middleton bungled the case.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

If you were to hear their bungled attempts, you’d laugh your head off.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank