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

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

During one of Adam’s moments of fatherly bungling Cal borrowed his pocketknife, hoping he would forget to ask for it back.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck