faux
Example Sentences
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She was quick to try to clean up her faux pas, claiming she had skipped over the section because her statement was running long, but no one believed it.
From Salon
The first reason is the data collection faux pas of 2020.
From Salon
Lindelof acknowledged Morrison’s criticism and owned up to his faux pas before sharing just how much Hal Jordan — one of the Green Lanterns who will be featured in the series — meant to him growing up.
From Los Angeles Times
The hairdresser twisted my hair and tucked it under into a faux bob like Ma had done for me once.
From Literature
Franks says she will never regret her time at Cambridge, despite the sneers and the cheeseboard faux pas.
From BBC
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