messy

Example Sentences

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Humans are messy, very complex, and full of bad and good traits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Home tasks are tougher, as layouts and tasks are more varied and messy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Manifold’s response could set the stage for a messy war of words following his ousting on Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

An update in Google’s Keep notes app organizes messy free-flowing thoughts into orderly notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

But more than anything, the air is full of life, messy and urgent and thrilling.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate