clumsily
Example Sentences
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Even couples who make it well into a marriage contend with all the perils born from romance gone stale, including the functional discord clumsily realized in the sight-gag metaphor of “The Miniature Wife.”
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2026
The company has responded clumsily to users’ complaints, spawning several social media news cycles about whether it respects its own customers.
From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2026
When Garland began expertly mimicking the hijinks on the TV screen, little Liza, eager to join the act, clumsily attempted a back flip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
With nine minutes of stoppage time ticking down Madrid were awarded a penalty when Nobel Mendy clumsily fouled Brahim Diaz, and La Liga's top scorer Mbappe dispatched it.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
Taking a leaf out of Hannie’s stubborn book, I ignored Hugo’s hand and clumsily got to my feet without his help.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
