awkwardly

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Waldorf and her husband recall him standing awkwardly at the foot of the bed as she looked at him with her arms crossed.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Webbed claws clutch at a rock, and slowly, awkwardly, the creature lifts her rounded, barrel-like body out of the river.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

When Dubois answers awkwardly or offers clipped responses, he is often ridiculed online.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The scene originally had Peet’s character being recognized by someone who awkwardly can’t quite place her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

I look up to see Theo standing awkwardly at my seat again.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse