betrayed

Example Sentences

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"He betrayed the Iranians," said one woman in her 30s, requesting anonymity for security reasons.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

She argued that the groups based at Trongate 103 affect the city as a whole, and said artists "feel betrayed" by the changes.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green captured the anguish and humanity of the betrayed King Marke, though he was underpowered in comparison with the others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

“I feel betrayed by my country,” he explained in language similar to what he would use on stage a short time later.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

The international court determined that the children and teenagers of the Third Reich had been betrayed, deserted, and sacrificed by a party and a regime that had used them to attain power.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti