messing around

Example Sentences

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They need to know you’re not messing around.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“If you’re a company who’s messing around with these types of practices on consumers, you’re watching how well they work,” said Lindsay Owens, executive director of Groundwork Collaborative, a progressive think tank.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Naylor, meanwhile, says he was just messing around.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“Once they start messing around with this trust, I think we’re on a pretty sad path,” Mair said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

There were bright lights, which he didn't like, and he was cold, and someone was messing around with his belly button, which hurt.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry