indiscretion

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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

Former chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma in a moment of indiscretion revealed that Bumrah might have been played too early following his injury when he bowled in the T20 against Australia.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2023

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

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

The sight of him cross-legged on newspapers spread on the floor, intently whisking a brush over the leather, always reminds her of her indiscretion in her parents’ corridor.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri