distrust

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, county prosecutor John McKinney tapped into voter frustration with homeless encampments, a blighted downtown and general distrust of City Hall to pull off a last-minute heist of the second runoff spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

This is the precise setup Shin’s research was built to distrust.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

There is also deep distrust of outside authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Some polls have shown broad distrust of AI among Americans and opposition to building more data centers.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Even before the piece was broadcast, the local media seemed to be urging the community to distrust anything they heard reported about the case.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson