betrayed

Example Sentences

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"He betrayed the Iranians," said one woman in her 30s, requesting anonymity for security reasons.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

They showcased the narrative resilience of the brothers-in-crime format—though unlike the immigrant Corleones, the Shelby siblings were native sons betrayed by their country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“But I’ve been betrayed by hope before. But I understand what you’re saying. You have to have some hope. I’m just careful what I hope for.”

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

Charlie told her, in a dream, that he had been betrayed.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

When one of his agents was questioning a seedy local attorney—who, according to an informant, was trying to “strangle” the government’s probe—the attorney betrayed a shocking knowledge of the inner workings of the case.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann