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Recent Examples of mismanagement
Meanwhile, Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, has been involved in an ongoing legal battle with the executors of the Michael Jackson estate Branca and McClain, alleging financial mismanagement, excessive fees and self-serving bonus payments.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Its outdated business model, exorbitant levels of debt, and years of general mismanagement is unloved by investors and out of step with what the market demands today — more premium seating targeting affluent and business travelers.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Inspector general offices are independent bodies that investigate potential fraud, mismanagement and abuse of power.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
These files can now give us further insight into the mismanagement of Chernobyl, since the East German Stasi and the Soviet KGB were in communication on the matter.
—Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
The property owner for West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is suing the hospital's ceo for financial mismanagement.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Sean McMorris, transparency, ethics and accountability program manager with California Common Cause, a nonpartisan government watchdog, said in an email Friday that heavy reliance on outside vendors can increase the risk of fraud or mismanagement if oversight is weak.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
The immediate priority of both countries has been economic recovery, after years of mismanagement and decline resulted in the largest peacetime refugee crisis in the Western Hemisphere’s history.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
However, Argentina’s bank-lending rate stands at a punishing 46%, reflecting the residual cost of years of monetary mismanagement.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Its outdated business model, exorbitant levels of debt, and years of general mismanagement is unloved by investors and out of step with what the market demands today — more premium seating targeting affluent and business travelers.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Inspector general offices are independent bodies that investigate potential fraud, mismanagement and abuse of power.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
These files can now give us further insight into the mismanagement of Chernobyl, since the East German Stasi and the Soviet KGB were in communication on the matter.
—Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
The property owner for West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is suing the hospital's ceo for financial mismanagement.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Sean McMorris, transparency, ethics and accountability program manager with California Common Cause, a nonpartisan government watchdog, said in an email Friday that heavy reliance on outside vendors can increase the risk of fraud or mismanagement if oversight is weak.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
The immediate priority of both countries has been economic recovery, after years of mismanagement and decline resulted in the largest peacetime refugee crisis in the Western Hemisphere’s history.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
However, Argentina’s bank-lending rate stands at a punishing 46%, reflecting the residual cost of years of monetary mismanagement.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mismanagement
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On Facebook, the mother of the Poolville student-athlete in question said her son was approved for transfer with full eligibility, but the mishandling of the PAPF changed that.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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House Democrats will introduce five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of war crimes in connection with the Iran war, abuse of power and mishandling of the Department of Defense (DOD).—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The law protects patient information from misuse, not TPAs from plan audits.—
Jordan Bruneau,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Her case is one of several federal prosecutions in Georgia tied to alleged misuse of pandemic unemployment benefits, as officials continue to investigate fraud connected to COVID-era relief programs.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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But whether a potential second film would try to acknowledge the abuse allegations against Jackson, including those at the center of a 2005 trial that ended in his acquittal on all counts, is unclear.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Anyone with information on this case or other animal abuse cases is urged to contact the PSPCA's Cruelty Hotline at (866) 601-SPCA.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rappa has been charged with two counts of embezzlement or misapplication by a fiduciary, two counts of larceny over $1,200, and the unauthorized practice of law.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Mismanagement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mismanagement. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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