indiscretion

Example Sentences

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Personal indiscretions once seen as disqualifying, such as the extramarital affair that chased Gary Hart from the 1988 presidential race, scarcely raise an eyebrow.

From Los Angeles Times

Vance’s defense of the Young Republicans centers on the argument that society has become too quick to permanently destroy people’s lives over youthful indiscretions.

From Los Angeles Times

So it is for the musician themselves, who all began as fans, and the ones highlighted here took it seriously, youthful indiscretions notwithstanding.

From Los Angeles Times

As with any building work, finding evidence of past life and indiscretions is not uncommon, especially in town parks.

From BBC

They spoke briefly about it before they were married and then he forgot about what he considered a youthful indiscretion by his wife.

From BBC