cumbersome

Example Sentences

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Hegseth’s language choices and petulant tone do not demonstrate an ignorance of what rhetorical situations demand of him; instead, they reflect a refusal to be emasculated by such cumbersome norms.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

This was expensive, cumbersome, and incurred many internal costs.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

“That could be a very time-consuming, cumbersome and expensive process,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Would this be too cumbersome for the company?

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

“This will be cumbersome for him to hide,” he said, holding it up by the neck.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt