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make a hash of



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Gaps in data because of the government shutdown make a hash of the latest federal reports on inflation and economic growth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026

It could make a hash of setting interest rates.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 10, 2015

Fraud — and the sudden shutdown of a debit and card — can make a hash of people’s financial lives.

From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2014

"You can name the twins Gustavo and Guillermo Barros Schelotto from La Plata, Argentina," adds Ricardo Sigot, neglecting to mention that we'd probably make a hash of pronouncing them.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 27, 2013

But most of us have to fight this battle sooner or later, and if we fight and yet make a "hash" of the victory we gain, is it not better so?

From Over the Fireside with Silent Friends by Richard King




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