Example Sentences

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The setback further dented the once-formidable reputation of an army that has mismanaged logistics and sent unprepared and unmotivated soldiers into battle.

From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2022

The demonstrators say the government has mismanaged the economy and want President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the cabinet to step down.

From BBC • May 8, 2022

As Emma matures, she must face some harsh truths about herself and how she has mismanaged others.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2020

According to people familiar with the situation, Ball’s camp also believes that Foster has mismanaged his finances in other ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2019

That Jowett is a very decent fellow, and did his part well; but he has mismanaged the letters somehow.

From Great Uncle Hoot-Toot by Molesworth, Mrs.