botched
Americanadjective
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Origin of botched
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A botched escape or a wrong turn in a storm is the result of a miscalculated risk, not a character flaw.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The Chrisleys are seeking $25 million in damages from the law firm they claim botched their defense by missing a deadline to suppress evidence that got the couple convicted on all counts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
A critical climate case is on the docket and the justice’s record on the death penalty was on full display with the botched execution of Christa Pike; they discuss it all.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
The head of the state's corrections department is resigning from his post in the wake of the botched execution.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
There is talk of a botched investigation, suggestions that a change in personnel may be required.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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