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clunky

[kluhng-kee] / ˈklʌŋ ki /






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The clunky machine had around the same amount of computing power as a modern-day toaster.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Early investors often have astronomical gains on paper—SpaceX, for instance, was worth a measly $30.5 billion in 2018—but selling shares on the secondary market can get clunky.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The editing workflow is a little clunky, and I wanted to highlight sections to discuss and track the AI’s changes—more granular control.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

And certainly not a flimsy, clunky Luka Doncic-and-Antetokounmpo Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

He was a printing veteran whose hands bore the scars of the clunky outdated presses, several fingers misshapen from old fractures and curled inward like claws.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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