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indiscretion

[in-di-skresh-uhn] / ˌɪn dɪˈskrɛʃ ən /


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There follows a catalog of gaucheness and indiscretion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

It’s worth noting that indiscretion, however heartfelt, became public by accident.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025

“Kevin had a major indiscretion that he will have to deal with for the rest of his life. An indiscretion that I will not deal with,” Williams told The New York Times.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2024

Tersteeg does betray his confidence, and when the news of his indiscretion gets back to his family, Ma and Pa are horrified.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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