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mess up

[mes-uhp] / ˈmɛsˌʌp /


NOUN
an error, mistake; confusion
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It is just as easy to mess up the timing of a passive index swap as it is a stock trade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

“There are going to be things that I mess up on,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 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

It's the same old story for Turkey really - they have got some quality players and yet they mess up when they get to a major finals.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

“If you mess up, you could end up in the water. And with sharks,” Ella replied.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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