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uncomfortable

[uhn-kuhmf-tuh-buhl, -kuhm-fer-tuh-buhl] / ʌnˈkʌmf tə bəl, -ˈkʌm fər tə bəl /




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It was during a recent fridge clean-out when I came to the uncomfortable realization that I’m pretty bad at shopping for groceries.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Her decision is making for some uncomfortable home-state politics.

From Slate • May 30, 2026

The front seats themselves were kind of uncomfortable: broad and flat, with almost no side or bottom bolstering, and also strangely overfirm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

"As part of that process, we discovered some uncomfortable truths," Charrington added.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“It’s a lie,” I say, a little uncomfortable with his tactics.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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