uncomfortable
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The latest tensions have revived uncomfortable debates across Africa about xenophobia, migration, and the gap between pan-African rhetoric and realities facing African migrants on the continent.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
And several characters in the final episode are forced into that uncomfortable corner, and they all react quite different.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Beijing has moderated its diplomatic style as it likely recognised uncomfortable realities.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The higher dosage of misoprostol required when it’s used alone can also lead to a greater incidence of benign but uncomfortable side effects like nausea and diarrhea.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
After a moment of uncomfortable silence, he turned and shambled back to his seat.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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Vocabulary lists containing uncomfortable
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
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