faux pas
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An undeterred Hilton doubled down on courting Latinos after that faux pas, visiting East L.A. multiple times and even serving tacos after a lowrider cruise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 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
Which brings us to a faux pas in just about any workplace: Getting the boss’ attention for the wrong reasons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The first reason is the data collection faux pas of 2020.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
Translated into English, “faux pas” means “false step,” but faux pas are done all the time.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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