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The roar of engines fills the night air in China's Chongqing city as tourists awkwardly clamber onto gleaming motorbikes and cling to muscular drivers to star in personalised videos.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

On the second, the comfort Warsh drew from higher yields sat awkwardly with part of why they had risen.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Henderson, 36, landed awkwardly on his arm as he tried to hurdle the advertising hoardings during England's celebrations, and was taken from the field on a stretcher.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Henderson appeared to land awkwardly after falling from the advertising hoardings at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium following England's 3-2 victory and was pictured leaving the pitch on a stretcher.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

I nodded, and looked around awkwardly because we were standing outside Kitchen Kapers, in the middle of the mall, having a Moment.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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