As an awkward nod to the amenities, two mediocre landscapes purchased because he felt sorry for the artist decorated the yellow-white walls.

Roger gave a short, awkward nod.

Noting the lump of cheese and bread, Gabriel accepted the proffered plate with a simple, awkward nod.

He gave an awkward little nod, and went back to the sofa.

The best I could manage was an awkward nod of my head.

Instead, she bobbed her head in an awkward nod.

With an awkward nod, the gentleman murmured a farewell and left.

Then, with an awkward nod, he picked up the list and left the room.

But after a moment, he offered an awkward human nod.

David Randolph conducted, trying, if memory serves, to miniaturize huge forces in an awkward nod to the early-music movement, which was then gathering steam.