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

His true, bungling nature—something that’ll likely be on display as a gubernatorial candidate—shines through in the smaller moments.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2025

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

From Salon • May 24, 2025

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

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2023

Comstock, the Oklahoma lawyer who had served as the guardian to several Osage, had personally briefed Senator Curtis on the bureau’s catastrophic bungling.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann