in a mess
Example Sentences
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“We were in a mess and then, in the World Cup, we improved a lot. But it’s not linear, that we’re going to grow so quick.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
"They've got us cornered because they tell us: if you don’t accept the repatriation programme, you'll be stuck in a mess here in Congo," said Gabriela, visibly upset.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
Reading Mr. Huang’s screed, one concludes that the government is trapped in a mess of its own making.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
Andrew Kellaway streaked clear to score after the ball went to ground in a mess of an England midfield move.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2024
His hair is out of its usual knot, in a mess around his shoulders.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
