mess

Example Sentences

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"But it is only really good news if it is not a complete mess upstream."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I really cherish my marriage, and our family, and I just didn’t want to mess it up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"I don't like my city to be a mess as it has always been."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“We’re already in this mess and the last thing you want to do is end up with outstanding bills again.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“I won’t mess anything else up, I promise. I’ll get out of the way.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman