muddy
adjective
abounding in or covered with mud.
have muddied
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present perfectof muddy.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But those statements have muddied the waters for far too long, according to Prof Anil Seth of Sussex University, who has been wrestling with the definition of consciousness for much of his professional career.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2024
Sharp disagreements among venues, ticket sellers, consumer groups and artists have muddied what may seemingly straightforward consumer rights issues.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
Higher interest rates to counter the impact of inflation have muddied the outlook for the U.S. economy, forcing Corporate America to undertake stringent measures to protect itself from any fallout from a potential recession.
From Reuters ● May 4, 2023
Its construction problems, cost growth and delays have muddied its future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2021
In their zeal to purify usage and safeguard the language, they have made it difficult to think clearly about felicity in expression and have muddied the task of explaining the art of writing.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
