Example Sentences

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Her claims have triggered demonstrations, promises to tighten the law and criticism that Chancellor Friedrich Merz has bungled his response.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Referring to the stopgap measure, he added, “Perhaps what is most frustrating has been the way in which the majority has bungled reaching a relatively simple deal on this particular continuing resolution.”

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2021

Referring to the stopgap measure, Cole added, “Perhaps what is most frustrating has been the way in which the majority has bungled reaching a relatively simple deal on this particular continuing resolution.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2021

He has bungled oft-repeated lines, saying “truth over facts” rather than truth over lies.

From Washington Post • Aug. 13, 2019

After all, I am only a surgeon who has bungled himself into pauperdom.

From New Grub Street by Gissing, George