mess

Example Sentences

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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

We're in a bit of a mess with last year's signings still to settle in and older players leaving.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“Argh! For the last time, stop thinking of it as a power. That’s how you got into all this mess in the first place. It is a gift that was given to our family.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold