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
The investigation, first reported by the New York Times, centers around the central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation of its headquarters—the high cost of which President Donald Trump and his allies have alleged Powell mismanaged and lied to Congress about.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
But the company’s rapid collapse suggests that its move into Detroit real estate was mismanaged from the start.
—Aaron Mondry, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
If, for example, a major stablecoin company were to fatally mismanage a reserve, leading to a collapse in the coin’s price and a potential run on other stablecoins, the value of US government bonds could tumble as issuers rush to sell assets to cover redemptions.
—Joel Khalili, Wired News, 27 Dec. 2025
Among the broader allegations Emerson rejected was that Corpus mismanaged the Sheriff’s Office Professional Standards Bureau, which investigates internal misconduct, and selectively targeted investigations against staff who opposed her.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
But the company’s rapid collapse suggests that its move into Detroit real estate was mismanaged from the start.
—Aaron Mondry, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
If, for example, a major stablecoin company were to fatally mismanage a reserve, leading to a collapse in the coin’s price and a potential run on other stablecoins, the value of US government bonds could tumble as issuers rush to sell assets to cover redemptions.
—Joel Khalili, Wired News, 27 Dec. 2025
Among the broader allegations Emerson rejected was that Corpus mismanaged the Sheriff’s Office Professional Standards Bureau, which investigates internal misconduct, and selectively targeted investigations against staff who opposed her.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mismanage
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Some government offices and financial institutions were damaged during the unrest, residents said, while merchants reported being ordered to reopen businesses despite ongoing security operations.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The gunfire damaged the car’s rear end, trunk, tail light and rear window louver, according to court documents.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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In October 2025, Beckerink pleaded no contest to domestic violence charges in connection to two incidents at Tracey's home in New Buffalo, Michigan, as well as one count of contempt for violating his bond, and was sentenced to 93 days in jail.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit argues the freeze violated federal law, including the Administrative Procedure Act and constitutional limits on executive power and how Congress appropriates funds.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Justice Department admitted that two members of the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk at one point last year, may have mishandled Social Security data by using it to match with state voter rolls in violation of the Hatch Act.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Jan. 2026
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Airlines mishandled over 11,000 wheelchairs and scooters in 2024, a slight improvement from the previous year.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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But a ruling class that systematically blinds itself to the most profound longings of human beings will misunderstand and misgovern those under its sway.—
Benjamin and Jenna Storey,
WSJ,
12 Oct. 2021
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So long as a person is willing to subject himself to the abuse of the City, the City will find new and worse ways to abuse him.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ohio State has previously settled filed by 296 individuals who alleged they were abused by Strauss, who died by suicide in 2005.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Mismanage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mismanage. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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