as in damages
to manage badly
the business was mismanaged so seriously that it eventually had to declare bankruptcy
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For people with celiac disease, gluten triggers an autoimmune response that damages the small intestine.—
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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Scientists think that chronic inflammation damages the brain and increases the risk of dementia.—
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In the film, Victor emotionally abuses the Creature.—
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Anyone who abuses a position of power and jeopardizes our national security will be held accountable.—
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The lawsuit alleges the freeze is based on unsupported allegations of social services fraud and violates Congress’ spending power.—
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The association has argued that Measure ULA violates both the state’s constitution and the Los Angeles City Charter.—
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The quarterback mishandles the snap and heaves the ball, which is picked off.—
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Victor’s own father is obsessed with legacy and perfection and mistreats his boy, and that cycle continues with Victor and the Creature.—
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Mihály is a brute who mistreats his mother.—
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“Mismanages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mismanages. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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