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workmanship

[wurk-muhn-ship] / ˈwɜrk mənˌʃɪp /


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The lawsuit alleges the project was plagued with sloppy workmanship and insufficient oversight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Contractor A was only 10 minutes from my home, but he had a terrible reputation for both workmanship and customer service.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

As workers scrambled to pump out murky water and dumped hydrogen peroxide into the pool, Trump took no responsibility for what many observers chalked up to shoddy workmanship.

From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026

“I came to appreciate the craftsmanship and workmanship in the house,” Gary later told the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025

He ran his eyes over the group of travelers and their gear—their wagon still full of supplies, the fine workmanship on their horses’ saddles—and suspicion flickered over his face.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo


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