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messy

[mes-ee] / ˈmɛs i /


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FDEs took data from messy spreadsheets, legacy systems and handwritten memos to create a digital replica of an enterprise.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Described by singer Bono as a "noisy, messy, unreasonably colourful" record, it is expected later this year.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"This is what democracy looks like. It's kind of messy and chaotic."

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

“We are in that messy time of how we’re going to figure it all out,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“Not unless you want a very messy teleporter.”

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth