gaffe

Example Sentences

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Journalist Michael Kinsley famously defined a “gaffe” as what happens “when a politician tells the truth—some obvious truth he isn’t supposed to say.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The White House has reduced opportunities for journalists to ask Mr. Biden questions to protect him from unscripted exchanges that have resulted in mental miscues, misstatements or gaffes.

From Washington Times

After the break, the remaining three picks were revealed, with the results confirming the gaffe.

From Washington Times

The lack of media access to the president is public evidence that Mr. Biden’s strategists are trying to avoid unscripted exchanges that have often been marked by gaffes, blunders and forgetfulness.

From Washington Times

The lack of media access to the president suggests that Mr. Biden’s strategists are trying to keep away from unscripted exchanges that have often been marked by gaffes, blunders and forgetfulness.

From Washington Times