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Meanings of awkward moments in English

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Usage of awkward moments in English
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It captures multiple awkward moments in Johnson's career at the Foreign Office.
The Guardian
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Hillary Clinton has had similarly awkward moments, like when she invoked Rev.
Wired
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This further proves that awkward moments can make for great TV.
Ebony
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On the campaign trail, that disconnect has created some awkward moments.
Reuters
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Only Jessica could save us from these awkward moments with such bubbly grace.
The Duff
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There were other awkward moments when Chelsea threatened to conceded again.
The Guardian
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Not that there weren't a few awkward moments in the buildup.
The Guardian
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After several awkward moments of silence Hayes looked at his watch.
Transfer of power
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Part of the job is asking awkward questions, another asking them at awkward moments.
The Guardian
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It created some awkward moments; there are some stories no one wants to hear.
The nobodies album
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There's some awkward moments ahead after that review, I'm sure.
Wired
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Moving away from a pure lecture based course can lead to some awkward moments.
Wired
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And our children had caused Antony awkward moments in Rome?
The Memoirs of Cleopatra
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After a few awkward moments of hesitation, she opted for taking cover behind Rita.
All You Need Is Kill
15
Franklin doesn't move or speak for a few awkward moments.
The Cannibals of Candyland
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There will be awkward moments as you transition from team member to team leader.
The Irish Times
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Awkward moments through the time
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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