awkward
Example Sentences
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“Rooster” hasn’t earned the soaring reviews those other shows enjoyed, but some of the ones viewers love now also had awkward beginnings before they figured out what they needed to be.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
And, finally, he played one of a set of awkward husbands who come to life singing “Carry On Wayward Son” together.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Was jumping from board member to management awkward?
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
The complicated relationship has led to a few awkward missteps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Emma and I laugh and ensure them that we love noise—honestly, it’s better than awkward silence—as Melanie and Hannah grab their purses and run through a list of last-minute instructions.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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