mess with
Example Sentences
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For “Ted Lasso” diehards, his leadership position in this new chapter was never in doubt; anything else would mess with its winning formula.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
"We had a bit of a mess with Verstappen entering the lap," Russell said.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
It really does affect your soul, so you don’t wanna mess with those frequencies.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
"Syria was a mess with what happened with the previous government," Trump said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Pretty sure Missy is doing her best to mess with me in every possible way. But I got her.”
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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