in an awkward position

Example Sentences

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But the protests put them in an awkward position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

That has left the pioneering cryptocurrency in an awkward position.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

But some observers note that the county counsel is in an awkward position, since the office represents multiple parties involved.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

I shot it while leaning 70 metres above the circuit, dangling in an awkward position to get the reflection from the glass on the side of the tower.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024

My neck was stiff from sleeping in an awkward position.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles