awkward stage

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Possible spoilers: Upsets are as much a part of the night as awkward stage pairings and speeches that are cut off.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024

He also purposely included ones capturing him in an awkward stage.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2021

If you’re willing to do the work, your friendship will make it past this awkward stage and into its next chapter.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2021

Nearby, some of that vulnerability was on display, as Jenkins and “La La Land” producer Jordan Horowitz came together for the first time after their awkward stage moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2017

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