muddle
Example Sentences
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England entered the tournament with a settled-looking side, but now look a muddle with Matt Dawson calling for Fin Smith to replace George Ford at number 10.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
Another muddle concerns his expectations of economic gains from artificial intelligence.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
For China’s economy to muddle along, Chu says, the U.S. economy needs to do well and keep buying Chinese goods, even if they are no longer coming via Vietnam or Malaysia.
From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025
Lululemon recently came under criticism from analysts for its partnership with the NFL, on concerns that it would further muddle the waters for a company better known for its yoga pants than for football merchandise.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025
She painted so quickly that I thought it would all be a muddle on the paper, until I looked and saw the form clearly taking shape—a lean, graceful form.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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