clumsily

Example Sentences

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Clumsily redacting the 911 transcript—and continuing to withhold details of what was said in the other calls—is inexplicable.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 21, 2016

Clumsily, she eats chunks of cake with her fingers, shoving the morsels into her mouth as she sobs.

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2016

Clumsily, I chose the word 'street' as Elba's gritty portrayal of DCI John Luther was in my mind but I admit it was a poor choice of word.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2015

Clumsily given fake oak-barrel flavor with wood chips, deeper color with additives, and structure with powdered tannins, these wines are not trying to be inexpensive country wine, but rather cheap knockoffs of fine wines.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2010

Clumsily, I fumble along the side of my head to find the edge of the blindfold.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth