awkward stage
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Upsets, surprises and dark-horse victors are as much a part of the night as awkward stage pairings and cut-off speeches.
From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2024
He also purposely included ones capturing him in an awkward stage.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2021
After some awkward stage banter, Kemp realized Chavez intended to move uncomfortably close to her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2020
I feel like I’m being mildly judged and also that it’s making her hair break and therefore extending the awkward stage.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2018
We lingered in that awkward stage of a conversation where there was no logical next topic but the silence hadn’t yet grown uncomfortable.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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