Example Sentences

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The dawn of a new year usually brings optimism but the Covid-19 pandemic has meddled with all that and the start of 2022 was no different.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2022

In South Sudan, he has meddled less amid the chaos than many had expected.

From Economist • Apr. 16, 2015

He has accused a 14-year-old niece of plagiarizing a eulogy and has meddled in his daughter’s love life.

From Washington Times • Mar. 5, 2015

Their facilities are dated, their locker room routinely lacks leadership and their owner has meddled in personnel decisions.

From Washington Times • Jan. 7, 2015

“Professor Slughorn has meddled with his own recollections.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling