mistrust

Example Sentences

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“Flock sincerely regrets the confusion and mistrust this has created within several communities, and made every effort possible to determine the cause of each reported instance of inadvertent sharing,” the post read.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

The return of an elected government creates space for political engagement, but deep mistrust between communities has resurfaced even in periods of relative calm, say analysts.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

"This break is not happening in a vacuum, but in a context of widespread mistrust," said John Plassard, head of investment strategy at Cite Gestion Private Bank.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Maintaining financial independence isn’t a sign of mistrust.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

He had a natural mistrust of the inhabitants of other parts of the Shire; and also he was not disposed to be quick friends with anyone who had beaten his master, however long ago.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien