mismanaged

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U.S. prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Powell over allegations that he mismanaged a building renovation.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

He also mismanaged promotional cards, gave unpurchased merchandise to clients and abused the company’s corporate credit card, according to the complaint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Reached by telephone, Marino declined to comment on the letter or the mismanaged director’s search.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

It wasn’t their fault that the wars they found themselves in were misbegotten and mismanaged.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2025

You’re still not facing up to how badly you have mismanaged your business.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis