Example Sentences

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What’s Next: Uncertainty about when conflict will end has muddied forecasts.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

It’s unfortunate that this public dialogue has muddied the waters.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2021

Of course, economic data since then has muddied the waters.

From Reuters • Aug. 18, 2021

Nielsen has muddied the debate by insisting that children will only be separated in narrow circumstances, including if the adult has broken the law.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2018

"The man has spoiled your life, Nan; and, incidentally, he has muddied the spring for me—robbed me of the love and respect of the one woman in the world," he said, quite without heat.

From The Quickening by Ashe, E. M.