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unwieldy

[uhn-weel-dee] / ʌnˈwil di /


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The topic is unwieldy, and fundamental mysteries abound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

It’s been derided as unwieldy and ugly and unable to match other pickups in basic functionality.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Still, investors’ concerns about how unwieldy CVS has become haven’t gone away entirely.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

This flawed strategy, led by co-owners Behdad Eghbali and Todd Boehly, resulted in Chelsea appointing a promising 41-year-old manager, inevitably out of his depth at this unwieldy football beast.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“We’re looking for your business partner,” I said to Whitby, the English awkward and unwieldy on my tongue.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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