faux pas
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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
When a nameless secretary drops a sheaf of papers, Kornev’s response to help is instinctive, yet we cringe at the careless faux pas he commits in this unfeeling society.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
Franks says she will never regret her time at Cambridge, despite the sneers and the cheeseboard faux pas.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026
The faux pas happened during a show on Gass’ birthday in Sydney, Australia.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2026
I realized then that I had no more to fear concerning my faux pas in turning off their music.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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