cumbersome

Example Sentences

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Unilateral action can be rationalized as acting because it is too cumbersome to mobilize allies whose interests do not align with one’s own.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

That, in turn, spares those jurisdictions from going through the more cumbersome process of auctioning off the vehicles, backers of the bill said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Would this be too cumbersome for the company?

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

Each step was strenuous and cumbersome, but they made it to the fireplace.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young