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Awkwardly, at first on Friday Keir Starmer refused to say whether his deputy should resign.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2024

Awkwardly but endearingly, Harbaugh sprinkled his answers by citing other, um, connections to Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Awkwardly for Marcos, who also holds the agriculture portfolio, the onion shortages stemmed largely from import delays.

From Reuters • Feb. 15, 2023

Awkwardly, Nahman’s wife and Jacob despise each other.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2022

Awkwardly, but carefully, Charlie follows Gimpys every move.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes




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