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unwieldy

[uhn-weel-dee] / ʌnˈwil di /


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Still, investors’ concerns about how unwieldy CVS has become haven’t gone away entirely.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The so-called “Hope Ranch Volcano” — as it’s known by locals — had again ignited, and it took crews hours to put out unwieldy flames and hot spots.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Transit times between two lines are also often high, and unwieldy.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

To find their way into Cynthia’s unwieldy case at the start of the fall 2025 semester, Concannon and her teammates tackled the project much like a task force would, dividing it into sections.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Again, Dudley appeared to grapple with thoughts too unwieldy for expression before mumbling, “You saved my life.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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