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

They should have got it when Dani Olmo was clumsily felled in the box by Daley Blind, but Yamal hit the post from the spot.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Parry released a statement saying it was "clumsily worded" and apologised for "any distress and offence caused".

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Resting it in the crook of his arm and clumsily using both hands, he yanked his cartridge pouch open.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi