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sloppy

[slop-ee] / ˈslɒp i /


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New Zealand were also uncharacteristically sloppy, missing five chances in the field.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Customers will be limited to three of the sloppy burgers while supplies last.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

In a formal context, economical speech may come off as crude and sloppy; among friends, it might seem authentic and endearing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The tips and tricks I use to avoid being taken in by sloppy A.I.-generated content are the same that have always existed for combating disinformation, and were honed mainly during my humanities degree.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

I just figured, like everything else about him, this was another way Charlie could be sloppy.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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