bungling

Example Sentences

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The biggest problem was Mr. Carney’s bungling of Havel’s work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Funneled into the framework of a prom slasher, the bungling of "Fear Street: Prom Queen" feels downright pernicious.

From Salon • May 24, 2025

But in his testimony about his personal culpability, he came off more bungling.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2024

Canadian authorities have been accused of not doing enough to prevent the attack and of bungling the investigation.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2023

“Me? What are you doing? Skulking around in the wee hours, bungling the staircase so as not to be heard.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin