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

The Lions completed a historic comeback, with a little help from a bungling David Campese.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

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

From Salon • May 24, 2025

Thao was accused of bungling the city’s finances, contributing to a budget shortfall that will almost certainly require sweeping cuts across government departments.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

Outside again, he spent a bungling five minutes sloppily tying the cords holding his suitcase together, and, when that was more or less accomplished, he hoisted the suitcase with a grunt and began walking west.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols