indiscretion

Example Sentences

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Years later, he literally mobilized an army to prevent that brief indiscretion from destroying his political ambitions.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

It’s worth noting that indiscretion, however heartfelt, became public by accident.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025

Then, with 42 minutes on the clock, the referee was alerted to Rashford's indiscretion - the planting of his foot on Jelert's ankle in what appeared to be a mistimed attempt to shield the ball.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2023

And Mr. Carlson’s indiscretion has exposed him further.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

For once he didn’t comment on my food choices, even though a second helping of rice was a classic dietary indiscretion.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram