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uncomfortable

[uhn-kuhmf-tuh-buhl, -kuhm-fer-tuh-buhl] / ʌnˈkʌmf tə bəl, -ˈkʌm fər tə bəl /




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Uncomfortable leaving her Portland home empty for long stretches, she turned to HomeShare Oregon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

Uncomfortable with media, but conscious that he needs then, Shipton questions them constantly, telling them Assange’s case directly affects their ability to continue reporting freely.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2022

Uncomfortable with relying on other countries, the Chinese government has increasingly turned to western China’s mineral wealth as a way to shore up scarce supplies.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2022

Uncomfortable humor was his favorite, and that shows you how great he was because he was that guy but also, he was America’s dad.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2022

Uncomfortable with this lopsided, wild-eyed man, Herbie said, “Excuse me, sir, but I really am afraid your pig is eating my books.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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