This awkward start turns into a strange but strong friendship by the end.

He hopes that such unfamiliarity will not bring an awkward and sluggish start to the season.

After an awkward start, the pair build up a rapport, share lunch, have a drink and discuss a wide variety of subjects.

From an awkward start their conversation was soon running as fast as the river outside the wagon.

She and Sam meet at her mother's birthday party, though they get off to an awkward start due to Sam's obvious flirting.

But they had gotten off to an awkward start.

Zaphod gave an awkward start of surprise and jabbed a gum sharply.

After an awkward start, they fall in love.

It was an awkward start, but I wouldn't say inauspicious.

The camp was off to an awkward start.