Example Sentences

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The wildfires raging in Los Angeles have led to claims that officials there have mismanaged the city's preparation for such events.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2025

Later reporting showed that Carnival might have mismanaged the crisis in myriad ways, even keeping cruises operating well after the danger signs about the virus were clear.

From Slate • May 22, 2020

The companies have mismanaged their nuclear power plants to the point that one of the two plants has been prematurely shut down and the other will soon be in mothballs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2018

Park said she was sorry to have mismanaged those around her, and that she would resign “at the will” of the parliament.

From The Guardian • May 8, 2017

You’re still not facing up to how badly you have mismanaged your business.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis