mishandled

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"If mishandled, the two nations could collide or even come into conflict, pushing the entire China-US relationship into a highly perilous situation," he said.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

It seeks millions of dollars of fines and possible suspension of the carrier’s license to sell insurance in California, alleging State Farm mishandled January 2025 wildfire claims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

There were alleyways and roads bordered by teetering piles of broken and damaged furniture, stowed away, perhaps, to hide the evidence of mishandled magic, or else hidden by castle-proud house-elves.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling