awkwardly

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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

Webbed claws clutch at a rock, and slowly, awkwardly, the creature lifts her rounded, barrel-like body out of the river.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Lee, who had tried to step around Rushing and then reach behind him to tag the plate, then slid awkwardly and sat up in discomfort.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Osimhen appeared to fall awkwardly following a challenge with Konate in the eighth minute, but he played on until he was replaced by Leroy Sane at the break.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Now Dad is leaning in to kiss her forehead, and I look away all awkwardly, pretending to inspect the bottom of my shoe.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day