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awkward stage



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Possible spoilers: Upsets are as much a part of the night as awkward stage pairings and speeches that are cut off.

From New York Times Feb. 1, 2024

I had a very awkward stage with the braces and not being able to control my hair.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 26, 2023

He also purposely included ones capturing him in an awkward stage.

From Seattle Times Oct. 19, 2021

I feel like I’m being mildly judged and also that it’s making her hair break and therefore extending the awkward stage.

From Slate Aug. 31, 2018

We lingered in that awkward stage of a conversation where there was no logical next topic but the silence hadn’t yet grown uncomfortable.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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