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betray

[bih-trey] / bɪˈtreɪ /




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"Respect me, respect Maya, and understand that not always one has to betray the other in order for a relationship to end."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The coded way in which people are talking about this may betray something darker about our culture.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Others tried to analyze the facial expressions in photos of top administration figures, looking for something disingenuous to betray acting or indicate a lack of real fear.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

“The only reason you don’t betray other people is for fear of being betrayed by them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Seven knew that Poppy couldn’t betray her assignment.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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