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uncomfortable

[uhn-kuhmf-tuh-buhl, -kuhm-fer-tuh-buhl] / ʌnˈkʌmf tə bəl, -ˈkʌm fər tə bəl /




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At the same time, Bargatze says there’s something uncomfortable about building a park around himself, the comedy equivalent of Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s theme park in Pigeon Forge, 200 miles to the east.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It’s uncomfortable yet compelling—and at the end of the minute-long clip the words “JOIN NOW” appear on the screen.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Watching Rex Reed from my father’s off-limits black leather chair in the living room as my mother ironed was an uncomfortable experience for me.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The truth is, optimizing Social Security decisions requires forward thinking and a willingness to confront uncomfortable questions about longevity.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

It’s always uncomfortable to admit you were wrong, but I need to do it.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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