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Noun
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The clumsiness feels important in other ways, too.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Police in Oklahoma witnessed the clumsiness of nature when a wildlife rescue turned from pure-hearted Disney moment into Discovery channel outtake, video shows.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s some rudeness, aggressive conversations, and crudeness, but nothing too over the top.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But the inexperience of low-key Carmelo Anthony, paired with Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter and host Maria Taylor, was hurt by being on the court and the crowd.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Andy Pages is one of the youngest players on the Dodgers, and his inexperience has been apparent throughout the postseason.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Still, at least Geralt has Jaskier, whose incompetence is a regular problem but whose loyalty is unquestionable.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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In Fawlty Towers, Scales played the irascible and long-suffering Sybil Fawlty, who was often angered by the bumbling incompetence of husband and hotel manager Basil, played by Cleese.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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