Example Sentences

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But many Cubans blame their own leaders for mismanaging the economy — and straying from the ideals of Castro’s revolution.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Western Nexperia officials also contended in Dutch court that Wingtech’s Zhang was mismanaging the company and had conflicts of interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

In a country where at least one in two citizens are in poverty according to multiple measures, Weah faces accusations of mismanaging government funds.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2023

But more recently, critics have accused him of mismanaging a deep economic crisis.

From New York Times • May 10, 2023

For weeks before Garfield's death, medical journals and general newspapers had accused Bliss of mismanaging his care.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow