screwup

Example Sentences

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Still, some of those criticisms came to bear in July, when it was revealed that county officials committed a near-unthinkable administrative screwup.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

You weren’t able to vote in this election because of a screwup with sending absentee ballots.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2025

You know, she's a screwup, she's not great.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank’s demise on one level is a straightforward tale of a financial screwup.

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2023

“I’m so sorry, you guys. You supported me all the way, and I ruined everything. This screwup might even hurt Dino-land!”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman