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betrayal

[bih-trey-uhl] / bɪˈtreɪ əl /




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In book groups and online, women are sharing their own stories of romantic betrayal, and the financial fallout that often follows, in response to the book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

This is becoming the standard position: A.I. for everything upstream of prose is acceptable; A.I. for the prose itself is a betrayal.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

In his framing, any confirmation becomes a betrayal, and any reporting sabotage.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Taylor’s great betrayal comes a half-hour into “One Battle After Another,” when she disappears from the movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

In the few hours allotted to sleep each night, C.P. battled nightmare visions of betrayal and retribution.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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