had bungled
- past perfect of bungle.
Example Sentences
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The coach, Gary Franklin, had contended that Geragos and the now-disgraced and disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti had bungled a potential $1.5-million settlement from Nike by pushing for a lucrative revenue stream for themselves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2025
When NPR interviewed Rich Luze, who oversees nutrition for the Sioux City Community School District in Iowa, he worried the government had bungled the way it ended the pandemic’s free meal benefits.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2025
Some local politicians grew frustrated and worried that police had bungled the case.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
Apple scheduled four more press briefings to combat what it said were misunderstandings, admitted it had bungled its messaging and announced new safeguards meant to address some concerns.
From New York Times ● Aug. 18, 2021
Llewellyn, for the Crown, had bungled it a bit.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
