indiscretion
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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
Towards the start of his reign, Frank dropped a player from Tottenham's starting XI after the squad member reported late for a pre-match meeting and then did not apologise for the indiscretion.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 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
“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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