Example Sentences

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It alleged the makeup giant was mishandling damaged, returned and expired merchandise, which is considered hazardous waste according to state law.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

Evidence suggests Lira and Griffin knew that he was mishandling the funds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2024

“We just thought Boeing was mishandling our money,” Mr. Bunk said of how the suit began.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 25, 2015

In the early 2000s, nieces and nephews of Ruth Lilly, great-granddaughter of the pharmaceutical firm’s founder, complained repeatedly that National City was mishandling her $1 billion estate.

From Washington Times • Aug. 31, 2014

Then came the reciprocal trade treaties, which George Peek thought Secretary Hull was mishandling.

From Time Magazine Archive