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unwieldy

[uhn-weel-dee] / ʌnˈwil di /


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As I wrote in Slate in December, Artemis has an unwieldy architecture and requires some important pieces that don’t yet exist.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

It’s unwieldy and imperfect but also at times quite moving thanks to the superlative work of its stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Their stocks traded at lower valuations than their pure-play peers because investors felt the conglomerates were more unwieldy.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

With the official attendance tally reaching a new high, some longtime researchers bemoaned how unwieldy the conference had become.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

“There is no difference,” the princess retorted, her accent thick and a bit unwieldy.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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