contretemps

Example Sentences

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The contretemps over his time as dean made Professor Kagan something of an academic celebrity.

From New York Times

The latest contretemps began on Monday, when Ms. Omar wrote on Twitter about a virtual exchange she had with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken about the International Criminal Court.

From New York Times

But he was quickly drawn into the domestic contretemps, appearing on Fox News to defend Trump from accusations that his rhetoric had inspired extremists like the Pittsburgh shooter.

From Washington Post

The contretemps comes just as the union’s contract has expired and negotiations with the city over a new contract are set to begin.

From Seattle Times

The contretemps sets up a potentially awkward scenario, unique in recent history, in which a former Oval Office occupant would find himself having to officially defend his choice of a place to live.

From Seattle Times