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ill (at ease)

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Both feel socially ill at ease up against “the townspeople of Pennacook,” another refrain.

They bond, feeling mutually ill at ease in the bathroom at a school function while, coincidentally, wearing the same dress.

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Even on 5 June this year, as he pleaded guilty to his wife's manslaughter, he did not appear uncomfortable or ill at ease.

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There was little sign of chaos now, but Al-Rahy still seemed ill at ease.

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Gibson said he felt "ill at ease" during his visit to Austin, Texas, to appear as a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, because he knew his neighbourhood was "on fire".

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