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

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 • Jul. 9, 2025

It’s a momentary indiscretion that ends up having lasting repercussions, and it makes viewers laugh and scream, sometimes simultaneously.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2024

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

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2023

“Ah! I may mention without indiscretion, I hope, that I noticed the colour of your dressing gown on the way from Aleppo to Stamboul. A pale mauve, I believe.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie