mishandle

Example Sentences

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In November, a federal judge raised concerns that agents mishandled or destroyed key physical evidence in the case.

From Los Angeles Times

In testing, chatbots mishandled crisis situations, gave responses that reinforced harmful beliefs about users or others, and used language that created the appearance of empathy without genuine understanding.

From Science Daily

Postal Service’s exemption from lawsuits over lost or mishandled mail.

From Los Angeles Times

Deflecting from questions about the DOJ’s mishandling of the Epstein files, Bondi for nearly five hours interrupted, scoffed and yelled at her bipartisan interrogators.

From Los Angeles Times

After the province announced the program's expiration, Canadian media was filled with critics who said it had been mishandled.

From Barron's