betray

Example Sentences

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"I don't think anyone would betray her father," said Alfredo Canchica, leader of another collective, the Fundacion 3 Raices.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

But even those betray an iota of human-made whimsy, a sparkle of vulnerability.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

We don’t have to ask if he would betray his wife and kids.

From Salon • Nov. 10, 2025

"You were prepared to betray your country for money," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

He did not, however, betray himself; he nodded slightly and said: “Go on,” in a low voice.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker