as in to misconduct
to manage badly
the business was mismanaged so seriously that it eventually had to declare bankruptcy
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Recent Examples of mismanage
Farmers must find voice Nothing gets California farmers angrier than a government mismanaging water.
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Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
The site counters claims from Fox News that California cut its firefighting budget during the governor’s tenure and allegations in social media posts about the state mismanaging forest lands.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
After a term marked by civil unrest, incompetence, moral and ethical failures, conspiracy theories, extremism, mismanaging COVID, and overseeing Republican losses in the House and the Senate, America was decidedly tired of Trump’s ineptitude and self-destructiveness.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
The extreme risks taken by the production team inadvertently spotlighted the consequences of mismanaging wildlife instead of drawing attention to conservation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
The site counters claims from Fox News that California cut its firefighting budget during the governor’s tenure and allegations in social media posts about the state mismanaging forest lands.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
After a term marked by civil unrest, incompetence, moral and ethical failures, conspiracy theories, extremism, mismanaging COVID, and overseeing Republican losses in the House and the Senate, America was decidedly tired of Trump’s ineptitude and self-destructiveness.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
The extreme risks taken by the production team inadvertently spotlighted the consequences of mismanaging wildlife instead of drawing attention to conservation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mismanage
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Moon dust plagued astronauts and spacecraft during NASA’s Apollo program in the mid-20th century, as the fine and abrasive material damaged camera lenses and visors, according to NASA.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Displays of authenticity, executed improperly, can damage reputations and even derail careers.—
Harrison Monarth,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The hearing stemmed from a defense motion to suppress the investigative genetic genealogy evidence, as the defense argued the testing violated Kohberger’s constitutional rights and its results should be thrown out.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Revisiting cases against crypto firms — especially those which violated the SEC's rules but were not alleged to have defrauded investors — has been broadly anticipated.—
Hannah Lang,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Because, despite the unfortunate expanding history of such episodes involving MLS clubs, if this was about the use of a potential racial slur, it was mishandled by the player’s club and manager, Concacaf and media members at the stadium.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Hedges will yell from the Guardians’ dugout if a catcher mishandles a pitch, poking fun at his manager, Stephen Vogt, a former catcher known more for his offense than defense.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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For too long, as alleged in the Complaint, the Board has abused its power, violating Florida law and its own governing documents while gaslighting members who invest millions in memberships and annual dues.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Other interview subjects said Prince was abused himself as a child and could be controlling or emotionally manipulative.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Mismanage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mismanage. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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