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faux pas

[foh pah] / foʊ ˈpɑ /


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I share this not to publicly flog myself for another travel faux pas but to give you hope or prompt you to broaden your search.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Another Kushner faux pas, this one perhaps reflecting his ignorance of European history: “There is no such thing in the world as forever enemies or forever allies.”

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

When a nameless secretary drops a sheaf of papers, Kornev’s response to help is instinctive, yet we cringe at the careless faux pas he commits in this unfeeling society.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026

The faux pas happened during a show on Gass’ birthday in Sydney, Australia.

From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2026

My face heats as she stares at it, her light eyes taking in every flaw and faux pas.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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