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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

Recent pullbacks in hot chip stocks betray some nervousness around how far the artificial-intelligence trade can propel the market.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But that’s precisely what interests me: 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

If I betray Thebes there is no forgiveness.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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