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gaffe

[gaf] / gæf /


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Many readers caught my recent gaffe when I asked, hypothetically, what if Rivian’s or Tesla’s first model had been a pickup?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

It didn’t work, however, with Belgium expanding its lead on a major gaffe from U.S. keeper Matt Freese in the 57th minute.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

His gaffe went viral, as Italians posted images of De Angelis with the slogan "here's the amazing Mariah Carey!"

From BBC Feb. 19, 2026

The gaffe underscores how lifelike AI visuals -- even those containing glaring errors -- are seeping into everyday discourse, sowing confusion during breaking news events and influencing political debate at the highest levels.

From Barron's Jan. 30, 2026

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

In Dokoupil’s first months on the job, the show’s gaffes have been memorialized in news reports.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

But Jospin tripped up in his 2002 presidential rematch against Chirac, making a number of gaffes, including a swipe at his opponent's age that was seen as below the belt.

From Barron's Mar. 23, 2026

The backups provided some cringeworthy moments in a 30-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers — coach Jim Harbaugh’s old team — making some troubling gaffes in a sloppy second half in Santa Clara.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2025

Mr Maduro's detractors have long made fun of his verbal gaffes and his humble beginnings as a bus driver.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2024

Henry hoped there would be now more gaffes, especially since The Pope had gotten after them.

From Wild Justice by Sprague, Ruth M.




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