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

Instead, 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.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2024

Then, with 42 minutes on the clock, the referee was alerted to Rashford's indiscretion - the planting of his foot on Jelert's ankle in what appeared to be a mistimed attempt to shield the ball.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2023

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

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2023

The sight of him cross-legged on newspapers spread on the floor, intently whisking a brush over the leather, always reminds her of her indiscretion in her parents’ corridor.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri