betrayal
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To take it from Otterstrom’s fellow Utahns, the betrayal is not just that the already data-center-dense state is getting another one, but that they feel there was no opportunity for democratic deliberation.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
John Carney directs a musical dramedy starring the actor and Nick Jonas in a story of ambition, delusion and betrayal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
It’s a major betrayal for Rick and a bummer for the audience, who never get to see the two make music together again.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Following an urgent question in the Scottish Parliament chamber on Tuesday afternoon, Swinney described Murrell's crime as a "terrible breach of trust and an overwhelming betrayal".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
“Yes, well, poor Archie, alas Archie. And alas your betrayal of him,” said Isabelle, “whoever he is.”
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
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