mess with
Example Sentences
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Basically, she said: Judge O’Connor, you think you can mess with a case in my state?
From Slate • May 18, 2026
Amundson doesn’t want to mess with his usual planting plans and would rather apply less fertilizer than pay the higher price tag for it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
But if shortages did occur, Váradi said it would create a "complete mess", with some airports or suppliers having fuel when others did not.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
If the Dodgers choose not to mess with team success, they would not afford Yamamoto the chance to hit either of those traditional barometers of excellence.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
“But it’s even more dangerous to mess with Fightin’ Sammy Wertzberger.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
