wonky

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The term “shadow docket” itself sounds like wonky legalese, but in practice it’s quite simple.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

When it was founded in 1987, its creators envisioned a wonky gathering of academics to swap ideas about how brains and machines learn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Reiner injects warmth and realism to Sorkin’s swaggering original script, loaded with wonky dialogue and walk-and-talks.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

The idea sounds a bit wonky, but it’s been floated by other prominent leaders as well.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

Mal ran her hand through her wonky fringe and smiled her finest skeptical smile.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell