gaffe

Example Sentences

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The gaffe became a defining moment of Quayle’s term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 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

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

My gaffe was even worse in Karhidish, but Estraven did not smile, or wince.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin