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

“Kevin had a major indiscretion that he will have to deal with for the rest of his life. An indiscretion that I will not deal with,” Williams told The New York Times.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2024

It’s a momentary indiscretion that ends up having lasting repercussions, and it makes viewers laugh and scream, sometimes simultaneously.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2024

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

I don’t know if Ashkan Rezaei always gave out such large servings of faludeh, but I was grateful Stephen Kellner wasn’t around to witness my dietary indiscretion.

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