screwing up

present participle of screw up

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  • Don't Use An Extension Cord In general, extension cords aren't a great idea because of the tripping hazard and the potential for overheating.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
  • For older people with weaker bones, tripping while walking can sometimes cause a fracture.
    Maggie Aime, MSN, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Screwing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screwing%20up. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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