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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

“You will not even comment on it in your journal, is that clear? The man’s indiscretion shall never be known.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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