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

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

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

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2024

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