screw

Example Sentences

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So the ability of this CPA to screw things up is limited.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

“I really don’t want to screw up the lineup,” Woods added.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“But I think the basketball stuff is really what differentiates the experience…knowing how to work in a team, how to build relationships, being able to handle constructive feedback when you screw up.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

"He'll hold my hand, he tracks, he communicates and expresses an emotion through his eyes, facial movements," she said, "so he'll smile, cry, screw his face up if not too happy about something."

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

I’ll probably screw it up, but I’m still going to try.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison