Sentence examples for awkward but from inspiring English sources

The phrase "awkward but" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to introduce a statement that acknowledges an uncomfortable or clumsy situation while also presenting a contrasting idea or opinion.
Example: "The presentation was awkward but ultimately informative, leaving the audience with valuable insights."
Alternatives: "clumsy yet" or "uncomfortable however".

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It's awkward, but functional.

It was awkward, but I didn't care.

This is awkward, but true.

Quiet, awkward, but not … abnormal.

It sounds awkward, but it works.

"It's awkward, but it is egalitarian".

Quick and a little awkward, but warm.

Melton recalls the process as awkward, but surmountable.

It was large and awkward, but it worked.

He was awkward, but he could gallop.

It's just awkward, but it's not painful".

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