Sentence examples for is somewhat awkward from inspiring English sources

The timing is somewhat awkward, since NPR is trying to balance its budget by cutting about 10 percent of its work force, initially through voluntary buyouts and, if necessary, through layoffs.

The camera is somewhat awkward to use, largely because the touch screen is small and does not have very good resolution (a drawback that does not affect the photos).

Some of his shareholder subjects have already asked to buy the paintings, and although he is willing to sell them, he said it is somewhat awkward to sell to neighbors and he doesn't know how much he should ask.

One ad, "Keeper," depicts a couple at a bar on their first date; the man is somewhat awkward until his date tops off his glass of Foster's and crushes the empty can against her forehead.

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Some of these men have been sociable and charismatic, but more often than not, the initial meet up is somewhat awkward.

The effect, though, was somewhat awkward.

Ironically but unsurprisingly, personal interactions at SXSW Interactive can be somewhat awkward.

My first meeting with O'Keefe, a month or so earlier, was somewhat awkward.

Although he admitted it was somewhat awkward to be challenged by his own clerk, Mr. Stremlow said the race was cordial and positive, with no striking campaign issues.

Mr. Keaton said this was somewhat awkward, given not only that was he directing Mr. Bastounes but also that "it's his dough I'm protecting".