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clunky

[kluhng-kee] / ˈklʌŋ ki /






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Ministers have acknowledged already that guidance to forces is clunky and ought to be reviewed.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The clunky machine had around the same amount of computing power as a modern-day toaster.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

The Wrap said "at times it betrays its amateur beginnings with clunky plotting."

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He wears a clunky silver space helmet and holds a rocket in his hands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Standing backstage, listening to other kids play scratchy violin and clunky piano compositions, I’d almost chickened out.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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