in a muddle
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Match of the Day 2's Troy Deeney, Shay Given and Mark Chapman look at why newly promoted teams are getting in a "muddle" in the Premier League, after confirmation of Southampton's relegation.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals replaced them as AFC North division leaders, and the Ravens tumbled to eighth in the AFC standings, out of playoff position in a muddle of 8-6 teams.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 19, 2021
No one could blame the cast for collapsing in a muddle after the rousing rendition of “Too Darn Hot” that stops the show early on in the second act.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2019
Three defeats on the spin have left Cardiff City in a muddle as they prepare to host West Ham.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 7, 2019
It bothered her to have everything in a muddle.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
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