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The phrase "and cumbersome by the" is not correct and lacks clarity in written English.
It may be used in contexts where you are describing something that is both cumbersome and is being modified or described by another element, but it needs additional context to be meaningful.
Example: "The process was lengthy and cumbersome by the time we reached the final stages."
Alternatives: "and unwieldy due to the" or "and burdensome because of the".
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Offering another insight, Meer opined the Marines' slow response was integral to the game's atmosphere: made slow and cumbersome by the game's design and interface, the Marines' battles against fast and deadly foes became nerve-wrecking affairs for the player.
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