as in to misconduct
to manage badly
the business was mismanaged so seriously that it eventually had to declare bankruptcy
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State oversight records reviewed by the Post alleged the facilities failed to properly tend to injuries, mismanaged medication and did not adequately monitor patients who later died.
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Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 18 June 2024
There’s no doubt that some female and minority leaders are held back and/or mismanaged.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Critics say Harris squandered her considerable potential by mismanaging her 2020 campaign, struggling to project authenticity and stumbling as a candidate.
—Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Washington Post, 20 July 2024
Arredondo, who was described as the incident commander during the shooting and was the focus of scathing criticism for mismanaging the police response, was later released after posting $10,000 surety bond.
—Priscilla Thompson, NBC News, 29 June 2024
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Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 18 June 2024
There’s no doubt that some female and minority leaders are held back and/or mismanaged.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Critics say Harris squandered her considerable potential by mismanaging her 2020 campaign, struggling to project authenticity and stumbling as a candidate.
—Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Washington Post, 20 July 2024
Arredondo, who was described as the incident commander during the shooting and was the focus of scathing criticism for mismanaging the police response, was later released after posting $10,000 surety bond.
—Priscilla Thompson, NBC News, 29 June 2024
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“Mismanage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mismanage. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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