awkwardly

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Henderson, 36, landed awkwardly on his arm as he tried to hurdle the advertising hoardings during England's celebrations, and was taken from the field on a stretcher.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

The musicians sat awkwardly as the minutes ticked by.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

The American striker was battling hulking Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic for a loose ball when he inadvertently raked Muharemovic’s right calf with his studs up, then landed on his ankle, twisting it awkwardly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Waldorf and her husband recall him standing awkwardly at the foot of the bed as she looked at him with her arms crossed.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Amma and Patti and Thatha are smiling nervously at one another and standing sort of together but also sort of awkwardly apart.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman