Sentence examples for awkward places from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "awkward places" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe locations or situations that are uncomfortable or difficult to navigate, either physically or socially.
Example: "During the conversation, we found ourselves in some awkward places, struggling to find the right words."
Alternatives: "uncomfortable situations" or "difficult circumstances".

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It ventures to awkward places.

TIGHT FIT -- Laptop computers can end up in the most awkward places.

Yuko Tanabe on our team comes from Japan every year; she's tiny, so can get into awkward places to plant.

(You can also assign this question for homework the night before so students don't have to find tags in awkward places).

It was interesting to think that desire was coming from awkward places and not necessarily from the twee, obvious things that we think are feminine, but aren't.

Warmcel is fluffy recycled newspaper which takes much less energy to make than Celotex, the polyurethane plastic foam we need for more awkward places.

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But they found themselves in an awkward place.

It's an awkward place, but an often endearing one.

But Ukraine appears to be stuck in an awkward place.

This makes it a socially awkward place in which to be a foreigner.

It is an awkward point of entry and an awkward place to stay.

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