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betray

[bih-trey] / bɪˈtreɪ /




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"We need to make sure we do not betray that trust and we need to deliver for the people of Sunderland and for Washington and Houghton," he said.

From BBC • May 8, 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

Beyond our solar system, scientists are aiming to search the atmospheres of exoplanets—worlds orbiting other stars—for molecules that betray the presence of biology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

If he won’t help me, there’s some chance he’ll betray me to Balekin.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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