clumsily

Example Sentences

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Even couples who make it well into a marriage contend with all the perils born from romance gone stale, including the functional discord clumsily realized in the sight-gag metaphor of “The Miniature Wife.”

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

The company has responded clumsily to users’ complaints, spawning several social media news cycles about whether it respects its own customers.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

When Garland began expertly mimicking the hijinks on the TV screen, little Liza, eager to join the act, clumsily attempted a back flip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

With nine minutes of stoppage time ticking down Madrid were awarded a penalty when Nobel Mendy clumsily fouled Brahim Diaz, and La Liga's top scorer Mbappe dispatched it.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

She paddled clumsily to Jinny and reached out for her, dipping under the water as she raised her arms to clutch Jinny’s shoulders tightly.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder