contretemps

Example Sentences

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Aside from one episode in which he threw a rubber chicken at a persistent questioner, he coolly conveyed at press briefings the sensitivity of the diplomatic contretemps.

From New York Times

This contretemps has refused to evaporate, perhaps exactly because the world was waiting for Rock to address it.

From Los Angeles Times

Several Republicans also said privately that they saw his fund-raising off the contretemps as objectionable.

From New York Times

Their 19th-century contretemps on the matter is considered the “last major dispute” between the allies.

From Washington Post

“The ‘investigation’ into Biden, the Republican reaction, and the ensuing hearings and Congressional contretemps are what cable producers and Twitter personalities can’t resist.”

From Washington Post