awkward
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After being asked a question, he often pauses before diving into his answer, causing an awkward silence.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
“I just feel awkward inviting so many people to my home and being like, ‘I’m gonna host you, but also can you pay me so that I can afford to have you over?’”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The Dodgers can mix and match for awhile, but a team that prides itself on positioning its starters best for October success finds itself in an awkward position.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Zilis, who was appointed to the OpenAI board from 2020 to 2023, was asked about her awkward role as both Musk's colleague at Neuralink and Altman's friend.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Penelope spoke in a similarly hushed tone, since it would have felt awkward to answer in any other manner.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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