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Arellano: The camera ends with Hilton and Becerra standing awkwardly and not shaking hands.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Actress Georgia, who stars in ITV crime drama The Bay, said "something felt off" when she noticed one of the men holding his phone awkwardly, before realising he was recording.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

"Others have created foldables that just feel like two phones awkwardly stuck together," Ternus said in a video shown at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

Barb is toasting Ron and his accomplishments, but he can’t pay attention because the waitress is standing awkwardly at the table.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

‘Yes, Fräulein,’ we all say a little awkwardly.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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