awkward
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But the protests put them in an awkward position.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Gold is an awkward asset for central banks to hold.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
McVay had spent the previous availability explaining the reason for his somber and dour countenance during an awkward news conference the night before.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Expect more of these awkward collisions as the effects of Callais play out across the country.
From Slate • May 30, 2026
“On the ground you can look for mōlī. Laysan albatross. You might even see one trying to take off. They’re super awkward on land. They sort of half leap, half throw themselves into the wind.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
Vocabulary lists containing awkward
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 3
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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English Words Derived from Old Norse
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