as in messy
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
the frantic search left the room upside-down
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After those two, though, the starting five gets messy.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025 -
Since then, it's slowly evolved into a messy standoff between player and organization.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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How this fits into the picture These gaps around AI readiness and varying levels of AI shame fit into an emerging picture of a confusing, if not chaotic, implementation of AI in the workplace, from the entry level all the way to the C-suite.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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More Reviews: New pop culture reporter starts her gig with chaotic, sometimes-thrilling Lil Wayne show Bryan pulled out all the stops for the Ruoff crowd, which strangely packed the lawn but left some empty seats in the amphitheater proper.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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Whereas American Eagle and e.l.f. left their core customers feeling confused and disappointed.—
Katya Varbanova,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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With the second season now available to binge, Rodriguez spills to THR all about Jackie’s big return to Silver Falls, Jackie and Alex rekindling a relationship, and Jackie’s confused feelings about Cole, below.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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While the exterior appears to be filthy, images from inside appear to show a white substance covering the steering wheel, dashboard, center console and other parts of the interior.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Trump has repeatedly described some of the nation's largest cities, run by Democrats, with Black mayors and majority-minority populations, as dangerous and filthy.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Toronto talks often about turning the page — leaving sloppy play or outside noise in the previous night.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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They’re known for their sloppy juan– brisket trimmings and pulled pork in a flour tortilla.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Upside-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upside-down. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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