awkward
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We call the deep, folded valleys of West Dorset “coombes,” a topography often too steep for tractors; too awkward to be given over to large-scale arable farming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
In the moments before class, we unloaded our gym bags and shoes into separate lockers outside of the yoga room while exchanging hellos that I expected to be awkward but somehow felt easy and unforced.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Materne also highlighted that an awkward transition is taking shape, as software stocks go from being growth- or momentum-oriented plays to being value stocks.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Daniel can come across as reserved, even awkward, in front of the camera.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
A little tentative and awkward at first, and then not.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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