gaffe
Example Sentences
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After the gaffe, Ackman mothballed the IPO entirely.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The “Cold Mountain” gaffe was a rare instance of a “Good Hang” research flub, one that inadvertently managed to illuminate more of Paltrow’s self-perception.
From Salon • Jan. 16, 2026
But the bizarre gaffe by the Dane sparked outrage from Tottenham fans on social media, leaving Frank with more awkward questions to answer following the latest wretched result of his troubled reign.
From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026
“There is not a thing that comes to mind,” was her tinny response, and that gaffe is entirely on the former vice president.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025
Boats passed out of the harbor and into the harbor and each one slowed to remark on my sailing gaffe and give me advice.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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