awkward
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But any fiduciary putting your money, or your mom’s and your grandma’s money, into a Western Asset Management bond fund risks awkward questions or embarrassment, if nothing worse.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
The entire production takes quite a while to get into gear; the setup is intended to be witty, and a vehicle for Mr. Dujardin’s cheerfully awkward style, but is as dry as unirrigated L.A.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
He read from pre-prepared notes, acknowledging that he felt "awkward" and nervous to be talking after an extended break from social media.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
The quartet hunted as a pack, with the awkward O'Rourke impressive.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
In his Match.com profile, he described himself frankly as “a medical student with only one eye, an awkward social manner, and $145,000 in student loans.”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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