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Recent Examples of mismanagement
Democratic officials who led impeachment efforts against Noem characterized her removal as necessary due to her incompetence and mismanagement, focusing on her failure to execute her duties effectively rather than framing her dismissal within broader patterns.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Bondi's Epstein file controversies marred tenure Bondi's tenure was embattled by accusations of mismanagement over her handling of the Epstein files.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Oil exports have jumped since Washington ousted its former president in January and lifted restrictions on the sector, reeling from years of mismanagement and underinvestment.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
She was removed from her role as head of the Department of Homeland Security last month amid accusations of mismanagement and lingering rumors about her relationship with Corey Lewandowski.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Among the top reasons for disapproving, 14% of participants cited fiscal mismanagement and the state's budget deficit.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
This is indicative of HISA’s ongoing fiscal mismanagement, which is a distraction from our joint mission of equine health and safety.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Slightly out of breath from stomping up the stairs, past the guests — who, as Daisy will tell Jason later, noticed something was up — Ellie tells Jason that Ben’s time mismanagement is setting her up to fail.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
More than 40 radiologists from Advanced Imaging Specialists were to leave Saint Francis Hospital on March 20 after the group sued the hospital for mismanagement and lack of equipment.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Bondi's Epstein file controversies marred tenure Bondi's tenure was embattled by accusations of mismanagement over her handling of the Epstein files.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Oil exports have jumped since Washington ousted its former president in January and lifted restrictions on the sector, reeling from years of mismanagement and underinvestment.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
She was removed from her role as head of the Department of Homeland Security last month amid accusations of mismanagement and lingering rumors about her relationship with Corey Lewandowski.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Among the top reasons for disapproving, 14% of participants cited fiscal mismanagement and the state's budget deficit.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
This is indicative of HISA’s ongoing fiscal mismanagement, which is a distraction from our joint mission of equine health and safety.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Slightly out of breath from stomping up the stairs, past the guests — who, as Daisy will tell Jason later, noticed something was up — Ellie tells Jason that Ben’s time mismanagement is setting her up to fail.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
More than 40 radiologists from Advanced Imaging Specialists were to leave Saint Francis Hospital on March 20 after the group sued the hospital for mismanagement and lack of equipment.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mismanagement
Noun
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Joseph States’ front-page News-Sun report last week detailed alleged mishandling of the youngster’s brutal history over a four-year period.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The inquiry into Kent’s alleged mishandling of classified information reportedly predates his resignation, according to multiple people with knowledge of the matter, Semafor first reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Negotiations between the union and film and TV studios began in March, with union leaders prioritizing more robust healthcare benefits, streaming residuals and protections against the misuse of AI tools.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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To limit further misuse, place a fraud alert or credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, and check your credit reports for any unfamiliar activity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the men’s Euros in 2024, police forces reported 351 incidents of domestic abuse as being football-related.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The abuse allegations were reported to local law enforcement, said Lauren Fisher Flores, the lawyer representing the girl.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Teams are required to demonstrate that there was a misapplication of the official playing rules, as opposed to an error in judgment by game officials, according to the NBA.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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This might trouble some as a misapplication of government authority — especially those who hold that property rights are too crucial to liberty to be violated.—
Kerry Jackson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Mismanagement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mismanagement. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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