mishandling

"He gave an incorrect answer to a simple question."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"A good grade on the test contents the student, making them feel proud of their hard work. "

"The chef carefully manipulated the ingredients, stirring the sauce gently. "

"I lost a few marks in the test for spelling words incorrectly."

"The delivery driver's mishandle of the package resulted in a broken vase inside. "

"The careful handling of fragile ornaments is important to avoid breaking them. "

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

"The company's financial problems were caused by years of serious mismanagement. "

"The soccer game ended in a tie, so the team had to play penalties. "

"The professor of ancient history specialized in diplomatic studies. "