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muck up

[muhk-uhp] / ˈmʌkˌʌp /














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Here’s another running bit that would be so easy to muck up or exploit.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

It freed up the Cougs to score in ways that aren’t possible with Cluff and Chinyelu, both of whom lack a perimeter game, allowing defenses to sag off and muck up the spacing.

From Seattle Times Mar. 2, 2024

The Bruins become not only stout against the run but also muck up opposing passing attacks thanks to a secondary featuring playmaking cornerback Devin Kirkwood.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2022

When a “cookie revolution” at the factory makes for dull viewing, you have to wonder how a director could possibly muck up such a gimme scene.

From New York Times Dec. 3, 2021

Almost immediately the hard soil gave- way to marsh, and I was glomping through muck up to my ankles.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer




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