backstabbing
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While this season is advertised as “for the fans,” you don’t need to be a “Survivor” expert to enjoy the strategic gameplay, backstabbing and twists in this historic TV competition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
In nonviolent settings, it leads to mean-girl-style ostracism or political backstabbing around the corporate watercooler.
From Slate ● Mar. 16, 2026
The Murdochs have never been a traditional family - one reason why their story is said to have inspired the power struggles and backstabbing in the acclaimed TV drama, Succession.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2025
Jaclyn’s heavy gold comedy and drama mask earrings are harbingers of the two-faced backstabbing ahead.
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2025
I hadn’t recognized him in his new helmet, but it was my old backstabbing buddy Ethan Nakamura.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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