faux pas
Example Sentences
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It was during his on-court interview afterward, however, that Shelton committed a bit of a faux pas while discussing the match that ended later than any other in tournament history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Another Kushner faux pas, this one perhaps reflecting his ignorance of European history: “There is no such thing in the world as forever enemies or forever allies.”
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
"A different style and completely different colours," Andy chuckled - his wife Danni only spotted the faux pas when she got to the school gates.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
The faux pas happened during a show on Gass’ birthday in Sydney, Australia.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2026
The Reverend Spooner made an embarrassing faux pas.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
