mishandled

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On Thursday, according to Beijing’s readout of discussions, Xi warned t he U.S. could trigger conflict if the U.S. mishandled the situation—a slightly sharper version of what China has said before.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"If mishandled, the two nations could collide or even come into conflict," he said.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Though she acknowledged she mishandled both caught-on-tape situations and said she apologized to the staffer, the videos hindered her early momentum and have undercut her efforts to make inroads with potential allies in the race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The whistleblower said the bank violated rules meant to protect confidential information about clients and transactions from being mishandled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

He suggested that perhaps the situation had been mishandled, that perhaps I was not possessed.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover