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awkward

[awk-werd] / ˈɔk wərd /




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The mishap also comes at an awkward moment for Kentucky’s largest school district.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

Despite an awkward fit with the company’s off-road Jeeps and muscular Dodges, he pushed electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

It was a potentially awkward scenario that would end with two medals - and the two M11 athletes singing karaoke together late into the night.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

It’s all interconnected in awkward and interesting ways.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

Ana has a greater tolerance for awkward than I do.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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