distrust

Example Sentences

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“Given the distrust that we have in this country right now with the federal government, it would not be wise to do that,” Weber said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

As fewer people respond, polling becomes both more expensive and less representative, fuelling public distrust.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

It will be the first state visit by a U.S. president to China in nearly a decade, and it comes at a moment of deepening distrust between the two countries over trade, technology and Taiwan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Conversely, a lack of transparency breeds distrust and erodes institutional legitimacy.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

He replayed all the insults in his mind as distrust twist Tad’s face.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau