mess up
Example Sentences
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“Unlike some of Nolan’s other films,” she wrote, “‘The Odyssey’ is not boring, thanks to the source material, which is impossible to mess up entirely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
"I've been in a daze ever since I saw the announcement. Until more information comes out, I need to be careful not to mess up my daily life from overthinking," wrote X user Yachi.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Aromatics, herbs and spices: This is where things become delightfully difficult to mess up.
From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2026
"But if you mess up on track and field, then it all goes away."
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
“So, listen, I don’t want to mess up our friend group, because it’s really great, but, this is awkward, but do you think, and seriously you can say no...”
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
