awkward stage

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Upsets, surprises and dark-horse victors are as much a part of the night as awkward stage pairings and cut-off speeches.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2021

After some awkward stage banter, Kemp realized Chavez intended to move uncomfortably close to her.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2020

I feel like I’m being mildly judged and also that it’s making her hair break and therefore extending the awkward stage.

From Slate • Aug. 31, 2018

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