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awkward

[awk-werd] / ˈɔk wərd /




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The mishap also comes at an awkward moment for Kentucky’s largest school district.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

As halting and awkward as they may have been, early archival documentaries required considerable advances in cinematic technology.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

It was a potentially awkward scenario that would end with two medals - and the two M11 athletes singing karaoke together late into the night.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

I would know; I’ve known her since we were 12 years old, awkward adolescents in Marcia Barryte’s Dodson Middle School drama class.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

A little tentative and awkward at first, and then not.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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