as in to fumble
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
you've bollixed up the whole thing
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Gonzaga did have a shot to tie on its final possession, but Khalif Battle fumbled a handoff and had his desperation 3-pointer blocked by Ja’Vier Francis.—
CJ Moore, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
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After Hovland calmly made a bogey on the last to secure the win, PGA Tour fans wasted no time grilling Thomas for fumbling a golden opportunity.—
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What used to build brands now risks blowing them up.—
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Miles Caton blew me away and Michael B. jordan is incredible.—
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
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The problem lies once kids become tech savvy and a simple Google search can ruin the fun.—
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Instead, this was the message sent: Booth screwed up by signing Dario Saric and gave up too many picks to shed Reggie Jackson’s contract.—
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The Gordons have been left deeply screwed up by their deceased father — not just callous and clueless like all the ultra-rich, but unable to maintain healthy relationships with either partners or one another.—
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“Bollix (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bollix%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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