wonky

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In normal times, in a normal Federal Communications Commission, Anna M. Gomez’s job might be described as wonky.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Finally, I always linger by the discount produce section, where mesh bags of slightly bruised or cosmetically wonky fruits and vegetables wait in cheerful little piles.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

The storytelling is wonky, given the film’s competing needs to be Miranda-blunt about the modern magazine business while pairing marvelously with a glass of rosé.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

A consumer device for the masses and Nvidia’s wonky supercomputer systems might seem to have little in common.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Imagine colorful wooden doors in odd shapes and windows at wonky angles embedded into the rock.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri