indiscretion

Example Sentences

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Years later, he literally mobilized an army to prevent that brief indiscretion from destroying his political ambitions.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Towards the start of his reign, Frank dropped a player from Tottenham's starting XI after the squad member reported late for a pre-match meeting and then did not apologise for the indiscretion.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

“They’ve forced a recounting of all the times the royal family and the palace press have covered up, often with outright lies, scandal, indiscretion and health scares,” wrote Times culture critic Mary McNamara last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2024

Eventually though, Uche apologizes and moves on from Aaliyah's indiscretion.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2023

“You think if you deliver it to the Erudite, they’ll forgive your indiscretion and let you back in their good graces.”

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth