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Adverb
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Everyone now has to gasp politely and exclaim that this is a big opportunity for the dads indeed, while Mikayla stands there awkwardly, still holding her big pink box full of live butterflies.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026 -
The 6-foot-5 junior went down with just under five minutes remaining in the first half after awkwardly lunging for a loose ball.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Others, unfortunately, are still waiting for their time to shine.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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But in John’s case, the result was crashing into the ocean, unfortunately.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Ungracefully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ungracefully. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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