mess with
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For “Ted Lasso” diehards, his leadership position in this new chapter was never in doubt; anything else would mess with its winning formula.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
It really does affect your soul, so you don’t wanna mess with those frequencies.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
"Syria was a mess with what happened with the previous government," Trump said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Brijesh, who was riding a scooter to the mess with two friends when the plane came down, still undergoes physiotherapy for burn injuries.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
“He didn’t know we were here when he came to the library. He only went for the camera after he saw us. Remember? We were hiding. He came here to mess with Father Time.”
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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