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But his ideas on electoral reform and alliances between progressive parties sit uneasily with others in Burnham's orbit - it will be fascinating to see if Lawson is given a role or not.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Mr. McConnell has fit uneasily with his party during the Trump years, but he has had a consequential career.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Investors have uneasily adjusted to a new normal, where companies that used to be some of the world’s biggest and most reliable free cash-flow generators now don’t have a lot of cash to spare.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

That reasoning sits uneasily with the court’s modern insistence on historical analogy.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Dorus notices that when it comes time for visitors outside of family to arrive, Vincent looks toward the door uneasily.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman