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

Suspicion of the authorities and scepticism about the cause of death has led to deep distrust among some in the communities currently affected by Ebola.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

There is also deep distrust of outside authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

But the press’s distrust and the absence of gambling did nothing to cool the enthusiasm of racing fans.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand