betrayed

Example Sentences

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"I think he betrayed this prime minister. I think he's got no future in public life. I've made no contact with him since he left his job and was sacked."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The mother, having dedicated her entire life to the revolution, is left with the crushing sensation that her dream has been betrayed.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

He is arguing that Altman and another co-founder, Greg Brockman, betrayed the original mission of the nonprofit organization, driven by their desire to “cash in” on the technology.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, so long as Mr. Lanchester hasn’t betrayed any confidences in writing it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

And to my horror, he said, “I’m sorry, little monk,” as if he deserved to have been betrayed.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri