mishandled
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Critics of the process argued that the investigation had been mishandled, undermining confidence in the IOM.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
The board’s decision followed internal reports to directors that Manifold bullied employees, was verbally abusive and had mishandled company information, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
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
"Are you saying the police mishandled the investigation?"
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
