Example Sentences

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They didn't want me to cook anything because they were afraid I will mess up the kitchen, and they were right.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2023

“I also feel they’re kids, and there’s always the chance they’ll do stupid things that you don’t think will mess up your life.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023

There’s just the fear that we will mess up in a way that derails the show.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2023

“I can’t do that to our customers. When you gain the trust of customers in your community, as soon as you change something, it will mess it up,” Gonzalez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2023

“We know the Fifth will mess up. They should take somebody good. ”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan