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The part of the sentence "it sounds awkward" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when you think something is uncomfortable or uneasy. Example: When I read my poem aloud in public, I got nervous and it sounded awkward.
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It sounds awkward, but it works.
If it sounds awkward as a modifier here, rephrase — perhaps "the skins that have been shed".
It sounds awkward from a kid saying this, but it's true".
I know it sounds awkward but, if you really need to focus your attention on a project, what's wrong with providing a signal to others?
If it sounds awkward when a computer reads it out loud then it's going to sound ridiculously awkward when your audience does.
If a line doesn't make sense, or it sounds awkward coming out of your mouth, you can't change it.
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Although Rocker wanted the anecdote to validate that he is not a racist, it sounded awkward and mistimed.
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It certainly never sounds awkward, even when Rihanna shows up on Princess of China, which might actually be the best thing here: a gleaming, tidily done bit of electro-pop.
The grammar of " … made the air/ Be music" sounds awkward, but it is actually remarkably effective in conveying a kind of insistent, physical, almost chemical, transformation of air into music.
Sounds awkward — which makes it more interesting.
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