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indiscretion

[in-di-skresh-uhn] / ˌɪn dɪˈskrɛʃ ən /


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There follows a catalog of gaucheness and indiscretion.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

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

From Barron's Mar. 16, 2026

They spoke briefly about it before they were married and then he forgot about what he considered a youthful indiscretion by his wife.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 30, 2025

“You think if you deliver it to the Erudite, they’ll forgive your indiscretion and let you back in their good graces.”

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth




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