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betrayal

[bih-trey-uhl] / bɪˈtreɪ əl /




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

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

By mercilessly hardening her heart, Judit hopes to withstand the tribulations of poverty and betrayal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Chavez’s alleged actions “represent a betrayal ... for so many of us, and yet they resonate with many survivors and many women who have experienced this as girls and in our adulthood, including myself.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Owens’ story of Kirk’s death involves possible betrayal by Kirk’s own wife, Erika.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

It felt like a betrayal, and for a moment her need for Wash was bigger even than her grief.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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