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Noun
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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 -
And this is in addition to our ongoing on-pitch tactical clumsiness and lack of motivation for big games.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 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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While audits and other actions by state officials are important to protect the interests of taxpayers, rarely do misdeeds or incompetence result in any consequences.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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Choking and general gross incompetence is never advised.—
Chris Bumbaca,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Ham-handedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ham-handedness. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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