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gaffe

[gaf] / gæf /


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After the gaffe, Ackman mothballed the IPO entirely.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

His gaffe went viral, as Italians posted images of De Angelis with the slogan "here's the amazing Mariah Carey!"

From BBC Feb. 19, 2026

The “Cold Mountain” gaffe was a rare instance of a “Good Hang” research flub, one that inadvertently managed to illuminate more of Paltrow’s self-perception.

From Salon Jan. 16, 2026

But the bizarre gaffe by the Dane sparked outrage from Tottenham fans on social media, leaving Frank with more awkward questions to answer following the latest wretched result of his troubled reign.

From Barron's Jan. 7, 2026

Boats passed out of the harbor and into the harbor and each one slowed to remark on my sailing gaffe and give me advice.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

In Dokoupil’s first months on the job, the show’s gaffes have been memorialized in news reports.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

But his debate performance - along with gaffes during a Nato summit in the following weeks and a frail demeanour after a Covid diagnosis - ultimately led to him ending his candidacy.

From BBC May 27, 2026

But Jospin tripped up in his 2002 presidential rematch against Chirac, making a number of gaffes, including a swipe at his opponent's age that was seen as below the belt.

From Barron's Mar. 23, 2026

Then, in what Betts called a “crazy” top of the fifth, the boys in blue pounced on errors and gaffes, scoring five runs and wiping out the Yankees’ 5-0 lead.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 31, 2024

Henry hoped there would be now more gaffes, especially since The Pope had gotten after them.

From Wild Justice by Sprague, Ruth M.




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