1.   An explosion would have made a mess of them, and matchsticks of that tub.

2.   Convinced of his own plainness, Graham is here engaged in taking Jenny out and making a mess of kissing her.

3.   Do not be too quick to blame the puppy if it makes a mess when you are indoors.

4.   Hands were wrung in every quarter at the prospect of homosexuals making a mess of this fine, strong outfit.

5.   If the dog makes a mess, you clean it up!

6.   It is wrong to slop and make messes that others have to clear up behind one.

7.   Many people make a mess of handling money.

8.   Most people make a mess of handling money.

9.   She made a mess of her life.

10.   The general opinion seems to be that the government has made a mess of the war.