betrayed
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Instead, they feel burned out and betrayed as good jobs become harder to get and the milestones of adulthood slip away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
"We are sorry for the pain and suffering that was inflicted on you. We are sorry that your trust was so directly and profoundly betrayed by a leader of the church," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
"David Rush abused his position and betrayed the public trust and should be held fully accountable for his actions," CIA Director John Ratcliffe said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
This is right from the comics, but Hal’s best friend, his mentor, the person who trained him, betrayed everything he trusted and Hal had to put him away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Feeling betrayed by his allies, Fidel Castro refused to even meet with the Soviet ambassador in Havana.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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