mishandle
Example Sentences
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Mazón, of the conservative People's Party, has already said this month he is stepping down as regional leader due to a perception that he and his administration mishandled the crisis.
From BBC
Instead of admitting to their mishandling of the family’s initial pleas for help, the Police Department closed ranks and fought them at every step, she says.
From Los Angeles Times
Critics have also raised concerns about the large-scale collection and storage of data that will be required, and its potential mishandling, as platforms try to verify users' ages.
From BBC
Police have been investigating alleged fraud and mishandling of remains at A Milne Funeral Directors, based in Glasgow and Dumbarton.
From BBC
Polygraph examiners ask a standard list of questions about drug use, criminal history, foreign contacts and mishandling of classified information.
From Salon
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