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

Chip makers can focus on designing the best chips, while avoiding the costly and messy business of actually producing them.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Leadership over the years have put off the messy task of winding the radio business down due to its iconic status at the company.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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

“Not unless you want a very messy teleporter.”

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