Word: awkwardness
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Helsinki sporting goods shop, went ofi to enlist as a chauffeur. Finnish Author Frans Eemil Sillanpda, his seven offspring at his heels, left for Stockholm to receive his Nobel Prize for literature. Unable to stand drinks en route, Author Sillanpaa excused himself: "It's a little awkward at the moment but I'll soon have some money, for I'm on my way to Stockholm to receive the Nobel Prize." Pehr Evind Svinhuvud, 78, ex-President of Finland, also enlisted...
...awfully awkward for the Queen...
...football background which will probably stand him in good stead as the year goes on. Manegold, injured last week, seems the best of the guards, although Stannard has been brilliant on defense at times. As a running guard Sosman seemed a little too awkward to be really fast...
Despite its genuine humanity, its touches of humor and moments of drama, They Knew What They Wanted is sometimes awkward, fumbling, slow-moving; and the present production brings out the worst in it. Where the original company gave it the lift that a fine orchestra can give to a fairly good piece of music, the present company gives it the drubbing of a high-school band. Pathetic gags meant to reveal the simple natures of the characters are played for comedy lines. June Walker is a likable if unimpressive heroine, but Giuseppe Sterni's only virtue is his authentic...
...almost unprecedented measure the confidence of the Governments and the peoples to whom they are accredited. Neither France nor Great Britain has for years had a man who could hold a candle to these two. Last week Britain sent a new man. To replace moose-tall, affable but awkward...