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Recent Examples of mismanagement
But the office has released nothing so far that recommends changes to a school district that has been dogged for years by complaints of corruption and mismanagement.
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee, Walz abandoned his campaign for a third term this month amid criticism over mismanagement of taxpayer funding for child care programs.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
The scope of the crisis more clearly entered the public eye in September 2023 — one month after CapRadio first announced its staff layoffs — when the California State University system released an audit that found widespread financial mismanagement by the nonprofit.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee, Walz abandoned his campaign for a third term earlier this month amid criticism over mismanagement of taxpayer funding for child care programs.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The country is mired in a prolonged crisis brought on by years of hyperinflation, political corruption, economic mismanagement and an ineffectual government.
—CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The consequences of the mismanagement were profound.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
From those heady days of lavish state spending, PDVSA’s fortunes turned — along with the country’s — as oil prices dropped and government mismanagement eroded profits and hurt production, first under Chávez, then Maduro.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
However, under-performing projects and economic mismanagement led several countries to default on their loans, with China pulling financing in response.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee, Walz abandoned his campaign for a third term this month amid criticism over mismanagement of taxpayer funding for child care programs.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
The scope of the crisis more clearly entered the public eye in September 2023 — one month after CapRadio first announced its staff layoffs — when the California State University system released an audit that found widespread financial mismanagement by the nonprofit.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee, Walz abandoned his campaign for a third term earlier this month amid criticism over mismanagement of taxpayer funding for child care programs.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The country is mired in a prolonged crisis brought on by years of hyperinflation, political corruption, economic mismanagement and an ineffectual government.
—CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The consequences of the mismanagement were profound.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
From those heady days of lavish state spending, PDVSA’s fortunes turned — along with the country’s — as oil prices dropped and government mismanagement eroded profits and hurt production, first under Chávez, then Maduro.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
However, under-performing projects and economic mismanagement led several countries to default on their loans, with China pulling financing in response.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mismanagement
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Instead of taking responsibility for the mishandling of the snow removal, Bilandic lashed out, saying police would be ticketing vehicles and ordering them towed if not removed from Chicago’s streets.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Leavitt’s statement confirms speculation that the federal government is weighing whether to hold Walz responsible for his alleged mishandling of the fraud investigations in his state.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Jan. 2026
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Haphazardly propped on the ground with wiring and hardware exposed, the flags appear as symbols debased and emptied after centuries of misuse.—
Rachel Wetzler,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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The messages—widely condemned as vulgar, misogynistic, racist, and homophobic—also revealed discussions about manipulating media coverage, targeting political opponents, and casual references to the misuse of public funds.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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In November, a medical examiner ruled Mimi's cause of death as fatal child abuse with starvation and the manner of death as homicide, NBC Connecticut reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Amid memories of childhood abuse and strained relationships, skating was a cathartic outlet for the trio, whose most revealing moments appear through flashback footage and more recent recordings.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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And this misapplication, whether through inappropriate comparisons and limited context, or a disregard for methodological boundaries, risks undermining both consumer and stakeholder trust in sustainability claims and data integrity—and misleading investments and interventions.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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In March, Waldrop was arrested by Parker County Sheriff’s Office deputies on suspicion of theft and misapplication of funds.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Mismanagement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mismanagement. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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